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The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-29
OBJECTS TO FAT BABIES
Doctor Page Says Little Ones Are
Smothered by Clothes.

Boston, July 29.-'I want to tell the
mothers of those small babies you've
been showing in the baby contest, that
every one of them is a little obese
wretch" said DR.. Charles E. Page to-
day when quoting figures on the cost
of raising a family. Every farmer
knows better than to fatten his ami
mails So" he continued heatedly. "A
fat body means a fat heart, fat liver
and fat kidneys and these heavy
babies are already victims of fatty
degeneration.
"Another thing / feel I must speak
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-29
Coal CIaim Is Cancelled.

Seattle Wash, July 29.-The com
missioner of the general land office
has Cancelled the Alaska coal claim of
James Wardall of Juneau, located
October 2S, 1905, on land adjoining the
Cunningham group, in the Bering
river group. This is the first Alaska
coal cancellation since the voiding of
the Cunningham claims in 1911. For
feiturc was because of failure to open
and improve the land.
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-29
Hottest Day at Peoria.

Peoria, Ill, July 29.-The mercury
climbed to 1O1 at the local station of
the government bureau today, which is
the hottest in the history of the
Peoria station. s
The Topeka state journal., 1913-07-29

Father said the small boy, what is
a Fatriot?' There are many kinds, my
son. Verv frequently a patriot is man
who knows the office is seeking him, and
fears it may not be able to find him unless
he keeps shouting Star.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

The Maine department OF Agriculture
and the Maine State grange are working
together in an effort to arouse civic pride
and interest In the destruction OF those
eyesorcs and breeding places for insect
pests, the bushes and brush along the
highways and upon private property.
A prize OF 80 has been offered by In
dividuals, through the department OF
agriculture, Ger the best article on sRoad-
side Improvement, written By . member
OF any grange in Maine. Each grange in
the State is entitled 10 enter one essay In
the contest.
The article must be typewriter, and
not over 2,ooo words in length, and 1t must
be matted to the State superintendent OF
schools, Payson Smith, Augusta, before
Nov. IL, 1913. The article will be judged
on the basis OF forty points for literary
merit and sixty points for economic
merit.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
BROOKLYN.

Mrs. Nellie Joyce has gone to MeIrose,
Mass, for the winter.
Stephen d. Cousins is spending short
time in Massachusetts,.
Miss Bessie Allen is visiting friends In
Lawrence, Mass, and woodsviile, n. ii.
Capt. Fred Phillips and family have
gone TO Middleboro, Mass, for toe winter.
Alton Herriek left Friday for Chicago,
where he has employment with Armour
a Co.
Rev. Mr.. Erb, who has preached In the
Baptist church several Sundays, left
Thursday.
visit Juanita chapter at Stonington Thurs
day evening, Oct. le.
Miss Elsie Sherman has gone to Boston,
where she will be bookkeeper in the
office otG. W. Herrick.
Lookout chapter, o. Z. s., held a special
meeting Oct. Z, for inspection by ID. ID. q.
NJ. Mrs. Lena Lyman, OF Bar Harbor. The
degrees were conferred on one candidate.
Refreshments were served. The deputy
was accompanied by Mrs. Haynes, w. NJ.
OF Harmony chapter, Bar Hsrbor.
The many friends of John Dix Allen,
OF Pawtucket. r. l., formerly OF this
town, were saddened to learn of his death
on Thursday. Mr.. Allen was a SON OF
the late Capt. Fred and Mary Allen, OF this
place. He was always a welcome summer
visitor, and will be greatly missed. He
leaves widow and three brothers-Fred,
Of Chariestown, Mass.; Prince, OF Ports
mouth, n. H., and Edward, OF Salem,
Mass.
Oct. 13. UxF FEMME
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Now, Dell. did not pat sn embargo on
that woman suffrage talk at the reunion
consider that that stands higher than
party politics, and it is question which
will have to be met squsreiy in the near
future. One Of the worst evils OF party
politics is this: 1t is not dropped after
the election Is over. BY this / mean, when
a man has been made President OF the
country, be should be recognized as Presa +
dent o: the whole country. Caricstures
and criticisms are allowed 100 prominent
place, and tend to lower the respect OF
many citizens for law and government.
This win apply equally well 10 governors
OF states and to any party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

IIFE.s MIRROR.
There tare loyal hearts. there are spirits
brave,
There are souls thai are pure aud trues
Then give to the world the beet you have
And the best will come back to yoe-H
sGive love, and love to your life viii Gov,
A strength In your utmost need;
Have faith, and . score Of hearts will show
Their faith In your word and deed"
-Gise truthlssd yozr gift win be paid in
kind.
And honor will honor meet,
And smile that Is sweet viii surely and
A smits that is just IS sweet"
.'tsiye pity and sorrow 20 those who mourn
=Yoa will gather In flowers again
The scattered seeds from your thought cut
borne.
Though the sowing ssemed but In vain.
For life Is the mirror Of king and slave.
IL Is Just what we are and do;
Then give to the world the beat yes have.
And the best win come back 10 yon."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
NORTH cAsTISE.

Dana hall. OF Brockton, Mass, is in
town.
Arthur Guilford came from Vinalhaven
Friday, to visit his family.
Mrs. Helen McMaster, with son George.
Is here for an extended visit with her
mother, Mrs. Clara p. Dunbar.
Fred Dunbar, who went to Brockton,
Mass, accompanied by his son Eugene.
who will continue his studies there, is at
home.
Howard Lowell and family have re-
turned from West GouIdsboro, and are
pleasantly located in part Of James
Hatch's house.
Mrs. Lillian Butler, of Oxford, called
here by the Illness OF her brother, Frank
Farnharn, il at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Frances Farnham.
Harvey Webster met with a painful
accident Monday while working in A. X.
Dodge,s mill. His hand was caught in
the machinery and two fingers were sew
cred.
Oct. Is. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Castine grange met Oct. II, with about
ITO present. The lecturer presented the
following program: Reading. Susie Blod-
g.ti; recitation, Gladys Devereux: songs,
Emma Bowden; story, Laura Devtreux:
songs, Gertrude Bowdcu, Ethel Leach I;
reading. Eva Bowden; dialogue, Through
the Breakers" songs illustrating the
original poem, "SoDgs That We Love-
song, Deyereux brothers; instrumental
music, Ethel Leach; declaration OF pur-
poses and story BY Brother Fisher, Of
Charlotte grange.
A harvest feast Was served.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
Ameaa the Gransers.

This column Is devoted 10 the Grange, es-
pecizily 10 the oranges Of Hancock county.
The column IL open g all grsngers for the
discussion Of topics OF general interest, and
tor reports Of Strange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. AL communications must
be signed. bat names will not be printed ex-
cept BY permission Of she writer. All COM
manicaticns will be subject TO approval by
the editor. but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Now the crowd Of ersnb'r'y pickers.
Every morning as they pass.
Makes Teller think of turkey,
With the usual kind Of sass.
TIL rogafsh face a-sniilin'
Meath a bonnet or q bat.
Mskea him stop and think of somethin'
That's good deal sweeter'n that.
And the iIghtsone. Eiriish flgger
Trippin', skippin' down the lane.
Fills bis mem'ry fall OF sunshine,
But it's sunshine mixed with rain,
For, We see, il sets him dresmin'
OF septembers that he knew,
when he went = eranb'r'y pickin'
AID girl went with him. too.
- Joseph C. Lfaeoln in Old Farmers Al
mdaae-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
sEAerHr. n. sourn prsa tsIK.

Sesgirt grange met Saturday evening,
oSt. IL, with good attendance. Six APP
piicstions were received and there was
degree work on nine.
Seagirt grange will entertain Green
Mountain Pomona Oct. i6, which Is also
Seagirt's anniversary.
The grange social held Oct. 10 was a
success.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
tHutual l;rnrfit Column.
ns Motto: "Relpfal AND Hopsfal. 2

The purposes OF this column are saeeinct'y
stated IN the title and molfoit Is for the mutual
benefit, and aims TO he helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good, u Is tor the com
men use--a public ssrvant. pa seyor OF n
formation snsi Suggestion, medium for the To-
serehangs OF ideas Ia this capacity IL solieifs
comm nications. and Tvs success depends largely
on the support given II 60 this respect Com,
muuicatious East be signed, tat the name OF
writer win NOT b., pris ted except BY permission
viii be salgees 10 approval or
rejection b. the editor Of the column, Dns none
win o. rejected without good reason. Address
all communications ~
The AMERICAN.
HI worth. Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Dear Aaw Maass aad Has@aiss
didn't expect 20 come again 50 seen, for I
thought Aunt Maage wouid have aeluge Of
letters after the reunion, hut seeing no one
reported last week, thought ] would send a
few lines and then, mine isn't needed Al
present Aunt Ma6ge can use IL later when
she runs short.
can report pleasant ride and safe arrival
home before dark, even II we didnT have an
automobile. was reminded Of the parable
Of the foolish virgin when I read of the hitch
In Aunt Masge's party getting home. hat as
'sall is well that ENDS weir. it wasn't 50 bad
after all.
The report was all right, excepting thai IL
was or seemed te be-. written By the wrong
person Hope sunAhiEe hasn't been shirk-
INK again. but we will forgive her IL she will
report later. ! Was struck with THE siuii-
zrsty Of the poem which headed abe column
Aug. q. entitled THE Mirror Of Life. 10 the
one / have, entitled ~Lise's Mirror. The
thoaSlts, though differently expressed. are
much the same, / viii enclose IL, and II
Aunt MAage can End room for 1t, perhaps 1t
will interest these who noti7ed the other.
have a quotation clipped irom an edi-
toriaa In the Peoples Horne Journal. which
think is worth copying.
To-day Is small zpaec-only a lightning
cash In the dark, bat out OF the great un-
chartered ocean Of eternity u Is all that IL
really ours.
To-day exacts little Of as, but DO THAI
little wei or III. we weave the warp and wool
cf our success or failure in life
The duties Of to-day small, bat our
ta-days add into months and months into
years aad years into lifelong time. our
daily deeds. too, mass themselves into q
mighty force for good or H. Learn the value
OF to-day"i
Loving greetings TO all. S. ]. Y.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Excellent thoughts for everyday living
you have furnished us with in your letter,
s J. Y, and report from you after the
reunion Is indeed welcome. You have had
many interests to look after in your i'm
mediate vicinity since We saw you last.
AS look over the items from the vari-
Gus towns reported ia THE AMERICAN
each week, always notice cur nieces
home town or signature. 1t may be n. or
e. or E. wish the Franklin NJ. b. would
come again, that NJ. 4. would remember
Us; and where is Abs There is Aunt
Msria's neighbor, one OF the number, and
'AIl Done, f" hope, isn't living up to that
signature.
I could call you each, my uieces, by the
name you are known In the column.
began to fear the NJ. BE- had organized
strike. bat letters this week from s. J. Y.
and Dell treasured me on that point,
and it '.strikes" me we had better follow
the example OF some churches and Sunday
schools and have "ralIy" in the tall.
Dont let US forget the ChiiGren's home
in Augusta. Among the swsnts" mem
toned in the September magazine, Our
Mission Work, are piliow-siips for single
beds, bed-spseads about four feet by six
feet; underwear for boys and girls from
four to thirteen years OF age; baby nap
kins; table napkins.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Every woman who is troubled With fsipting
and dizzy spells. hackache. headache, weak
ness debility, constipation or kidney
troubles shoald use Electric Bitters- They
give relief when nothing else viii, improve
the health, adding strength and vigor from
Ia, SAYS: s.Four doctors had given me up
and my children and all my friends were
thar / t,ss Electric Bitters. did so, and they
have done me world OF good" Just trT.
them soc. and sloo At all druggists or by
III 4. Bucklen 4 Co. Phiiadeiphia or ST.
Loufs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

New Century grange bad visitors from
East Eddingiou, Pamela and Bsyvtew
oranges Oct. IL. The night was stormy
bat there was good attendance. Besides
the discussion OF the topic, Farmers
difficulties as compared with those OF
other occupations" there were readings,
conundrams and stories. T.. w. Burrill
reported the meeting Of Hancock Pomona
and Rainbow grange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
sURRH

Sadie shapieigh is visiting in Bangor.
Charles Brown, OF Wells Beach, is visit
ing his wife at G. F. Ingalls,.
Rev. Mr.. Tickle is making arrangements
for course OF lectures TO be held every
two weeks through the winter, beginning
Wednesday, Oct %, when Rev. p A. A.
Kiiiam, OF Ellsworth, will lecture on
astronomy.
Oct. 10. Axoy.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

HARBoRsrpE, as, SOUTH RBooKsvrLLE.
Hareorside grange held its regular
meeting on Oct. S, with fair attendance.
II was voted to serve refreshments and to
have special program at the next meet
ing. The program OF songs, Rotations,
music, readings and conundrums, was an
ioyed by ali.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

mild, gentle and effective Laxative Is what
people demand when suffering from consti-
PAslon. thousands swear BY DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Hugh Tallman, of San Antonio.
Tex; writes They are, beyond question,
the best pills my wife and have ever taken"
gists', or by mail.
n. T. buekicn q Co. Philadelphia mr. 81
Louis.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
OF KNOWN
QUALITY
BY HOLLAND

HISTORY IS full Of warn
NJ tnes about buying a pig
In a poke. This Is Only an
other way of saying that one
should buy articles Of known
merit-articles that will bear
inspection.
The manufacturer who ad-
vertises his goods thereby
shows his confidence Ia them.
He would not spend money
10 tell OF their merits unless
they had merits. His adver-
tisement IL an invitation to
you TO test his sincerity by
testing his goods
You take no chances In pur-
chasing goods advertised IN
this paper. The advertise
ment is n guarantee OF quail
ity. Insist on having the
genuine articles. Something
said TO be '.just as good Is
never so good. Get the gen
uine--the kind that IS adver-
tised.
ADVERTISING
ELIMINATES
RISK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

glass iaselyFF' Now, what a question TO ask
me, when know am still young
There! VIII stop, hoping oar column may
be well aIfed IN future, or ! win give you a
temperance sermon. suppose Aunt Aadge
will not let as speak on suffrage. DILL
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Dear AWnf Mados asd N. B.'s;
Home again after long flight. Don't ask
me where have been; have been in places
pleasant and in places unpleasant. bus tax
ing the bitter with the sweet, had roasing
good time. Made stops at Bangor. Water
vile. Fairfield, Hinekley, Freeport, Hailo~eli
and Portland, visited friends, hospitals.
children's homes OF various kinds. and
schools; did lots Of business of lots Of kinds.
and got home safe and received . glad well
come from az least Sadie and the dog. Then,
after one nights rest, Itstsrted for the Els
worth wooden mflls called and took dinner
with Mrs. Langley in her new home, then
took her along for the delightful ride
through helds and woods TO the mill, where
we were shown over the baiIding. and after
making few purchases. started hcmeward.
After dropping Mrs. Langley at her home, ]
made few more stops in the city. Fonnd
my John, who had been TO Bangor, and hied
home to scratch around and get ready to 20
again.
while ont to-day had complaints about q
family OF four children neglected by their
mother. I have just taken look at the
column, and found others had been too busy
to write, SO viii infiict punishmsnt upon
them by forcing this long, rambling fettsi
upon them. IL Aunt NJ. prints its
Oh, have tcid any Of you that went &c
the fair at North Penobscof, my old home,
and went around looking straight into the
faces Of all TO see IL could nd old friends
They all looked 80 oidl One said. after had
remarked this, shave you looked into the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

the grange at T.5o. Hereafter an effort will
be made to begin al seven during the winter
months. After degree work, conferred by
Sister ). j. Young, the lecturer presented
q program. The topic OF the evening.
BREAD making" was ably discussed by
the sisters.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
DON'T NEGLECT
YOUR STOMACH
Use Mi-o-na-1he First Dose Brings
Sure, Safe and Effective Relief.

SuhSs Sahe anu E&HfCdNN hVh
II you are not able TO digest your
food. ii you lack an appetite, II your
stomach is sour. gassy, upset. your
tongue coated. if your head aches and
You are dizzy, if you have heartburn
and pains In your colon or bowels
why suffer needlessly?
Buy now--to-day G. a. Far-
cher, a fifty-cent box of Milo ma Stom-
ach Tablets. There is no mole enec-
tive remedy for stomach ills. Mona
is digestive giving quick relief, als9
strengthens and builds up, surely anu
safely, the digestive organs, soolnes
the irritated membrane and increases
the flow of the digestive juices. ioul
whole system is benefited and you DC
come well and strong.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Law HKeAkptSo WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
bushel Of Liverpool salt shall weigh 90
pounds. and . bushei Of Turks Island salt
shall weigh 70 pounds.
The standard weight OF bushel OF potatoes
in good order and a for shipping, IL 90
pou nds: OF apples. ~ pounds.
The standard weight of a bushel Of beans in
good order and tt for shipping. Is 50 pounds;
Of wheat, beets, ruta-baga turnips and cas-
% pounds. of corn. 81 pounds; OF onions, 81
pounds. OF carrots. English turpips, rye and
Indian meal. 30 pounds;of parsnips, Is pounds.
of barley and buckwheat. - pounds; OF oats;
"a pounds, or even measure rs by agreement.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
xAssArAQuA. 81, SOUTH nruxHlrL.

The regular meeting OF Massapaqua
grange was held Oct. 2. with II members
and three visitoFs present. An interest
ing program WAS presc nted, including a
lively discussion Of the topic, "kesoived,
that 1t is easier TO get living to-day than
II was twenty years sgo."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
%7zDn R
%zIddMMe
From 40 to SO Woman's Critical Period.

Such warning symptoms as sense of sufocation hot
flashes headaches meancholia dread of impending
evil palPtaton of the heart egularty constipation and
dizziness are promptly treated by intelligent women who
are approaching the period Of life.
This Is the most critical period of womans life and she
who negects the care of her health this time invites in
durable disease and pain Why be guided by the e-
penence OF Others and take lydia E. Pnkhams Vegetable
Compoundf it's ndsputable fact that this grand old
remedy has helped thousands of women to pass through
this trying period with comfort and safety Thousands Of
genuine and honest testimonials support this fact
From Mrs. HENRY HEAyILIN. Cadix Ohio
Fort Worth, Texas@I have taken T. Pnkhams veeea
Ole Compound and derived great benefit its carried me
that all feeling time headache constantly WAS
very nervous and the hot flashes tried other
ees and doctors but did improve until began taking lydia
took the Compound and have had
Always praise remedies to weak HENRY
HEAvrLrs, k 4. d. No. s, Cadz, Ohio.
From Mrs. EDWARD II. HILBERT Fleetwood Pa
Fleetwood Pas During was hardly able m
be around at all always had was so div and
nervous that had at night The flashes of heat
sometimes that did not know what to do
oe day friend advised 10 take lydia Pnkhams veee-
table soTound and 1t made well very
long live Before took the Compound ALWAYS ckly
and have had doctor wears Y NAV
publish my letter-Mrs EDWARD B. HLBERT, Fleetwood Pa
From Mrs. r. p. MULLEND0RE, NIunford Ala.
Munford AaT weak and Passing through
the Change Life could hardly MY husband had to NAH
rubber all the for could gate slam
also had backaehe and uness stomach that
lydia ( Pnkhams Vegetable Compound ad- <~@~N
yertised for such and sent and bottle cEaf
did me so much good that kept on taking and I<M
ali women asc c as s II MULE y9SE
DogE, Mnord, Ala Ii ~ II
swriie LYDIA Z. PTyKHAM MEDICINECO. CA Er~I5 ~
Your letter viii be opened read and answered CSNElA
by and held in strict confidence
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Torturing eczema spreads it's burning are
every day. Dosn's Ointment quickly stops
its spreading, instantly relieves the itching.
cures il permanently. At any drug store.
--Adrs.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

MRriaytlie grange met Oct. ii. with the
usual attendance. The fair Oct. was q
tine success; net proceeds, about $50.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

Saturday, Nov. Meeting of Hancock
Pomons. with Nsrrsmissic grange, urisnd.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15

The following from Massachusetts, NJ.
B. should have had place last week, bat
the fact remains the same:
MKLEosE, MASS. Sept. II.
@. NJ. Allen, of North scdgwiek. to-day
brought in from the woods o very lovely
bunch OF blue vioiets. The nowers and leaves
were Just perfect. G..
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1913-10-15
ELLSWORTH NJ ETs.

The quotations below give the range OF
retail prices in Ellsworth;
Couutry prs.tax~
Evening star., 1913-11-23
Objects Kept in View.

In drawing our bills We have stead
lily kept in view:
II. AS little extension as possible of
federal bureaucracy.
~. Supreme jurisdiction Of the states
and local authorities in the super
vision and control over their roads
"3. The elimination OF all possibility
for official favoritism in the location
or Improvement of particular roads.
-. The widest possible distribution Of
the benefits following from such legis-
lation.
% The safeguarding of federal funds
by providing standards of roads to
whose upkeep contribution will be made.
and rigidly Withholding contributions
from all roads not clearly falling within
such prescribed standards
"6. To stimulate the people themselves
to the requirement of greater knowl
edge on the subjects of road construc
ton and road Improvement we'll as
the greater efforts in road building.