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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

ADMINlS TRA1RlX'S NOTICE The sub
n scriber Hereby gives notice that she has
been duly app oDted aomlnistratriX of the es
tate of
JOHN W. JONES, late of Belfast,
IN the County OF waldo deceased, and gwen
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands against the estate of said deceased are
desired to present the same tor settlement. and
all indebted thereto are requested to make pay
ment lmmt diately.
LILLE S. JONES.
belfast, Me-, August ~, 1913.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

At a Probate Court. held q; :svItast. within and
for the County of aldo. on the 18th day of
August, A. ID. 1913.
HARRIET 4. NICHOLSON of searsport. exc
III cutriN OF the Will OF Anule NIchuIs, late OF
SearSport, in said County OF Waldo deceased.
having presented petition praying that the
actual value oti the property in said estate
sons Interested in the succession, thereto and
the amount OF the tax thereon, may be deter
mined by the Judge OF Probate.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11
STRENGTHEN WEAK KIDNEYS.

Don't suffer longer with weak kidneys.
You can get prompt relief by taking Electric
Bitters, that wonderful remedy praised by
womer everywhere. Start with bottle today,
you VIII soon feel like woman with
ambition to work, without fear of pain. Mr..
John bowling of San Francisco writes
Gratitude for the wonderful effect of Electric
Bltters prompts me to write. 1t cured my
wife hen ali else failed" Good for the liver
al well. Nothing better for indigestion or bill
business. Price sec. ard 81 90, at all druggists
The articles and stories in the Septem-
Der Wide World Magazine are both in
teresting and valuable. Saint Nihal
Singh writes of the Romance of Hindu
Pllgrlmages and gives d wonderful pict-
ure OF what may be regarded as ore OF
the world most remarka bic Institutions.
Where Convicts Guard Themselves is
description of the unique convict sys-
TEN which has for the last three years
been so successfully adopted in tho Prov
ince of Ontario. P. A. Talbot contrib
utes startling paper on the Witchcraft
OF Western Africa, which is illustrated
with remarkable set of photographs
Other articles include THE Voyage of
the 'Snowdon Range 'In the Lotsch-
en- Valley 'Across the Congo" and
THE Peril of Flame" Various thrill
ling adventures with wild animals are
described by the participants with
wealth of realism that tingles the blood
Altogether, the September Wide World
is we'll up to the mark and contains an
amount of new and interesting material
not to be excelled by any other maya
zine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

NJ ALDO SSH Court of PROBATE, heu u
w tast, on the 18th day of August, 1919
ence o. Poor and Edward A. Perry rN,
OF the VIII OF Augustus Perry, late ot HrI..
sad County, deceased, having presented
hrsG and final account of administrator
estate for allowance.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

" ALDO SSH Court OF Probate. htIa ..
W fast, on the 18th day OF August, 1919 ~
lin gton Nj. White. administrator on the r-r.
Margaret 5. " bite, late of Belfast, in sai4
ty, deceased, having presented his first au
account OF administration OF said estate
loWance.
Ordered, that notice thereof be gwen.
weeks successfully, IN The Republican i.I
a newspaper published in Belfast, in SAID &,
that all persons interested may attend a. .
bare Court, to be held at Belfast, ON tlIv .
OF september next, and show cause, if Hu.
have, why the SAID account should not De Il.
ed.
JAMES LIBBY. a
a true copy. Attest:
Arthur W. LEONARD, Re-.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. The subsci
Il hereby gives notice that he mas been .
appointed executor of the last Will and t.
ment of
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. ihe subscriber .
Ia by gives notice that lie has been duly
pointed executor OF the last VIE and tesfdll
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11
AMELIA 7 FRENCH, late of searspon

AMELIA I FRENCH late OF Searspor
IN the County OF Waldo deceased, and gi'
bonds as the law directs. All persons law
demands against the estate of said deceas
are desired to present the same for SettleH"l
and all Indebted thereto are requested to n.tt
payment Immediately.
j. w, BLAt rs
Searsport, July g. 1918.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11

ARTHUR W. LEONARD. Re ..
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1913-09-11


ARTHUR W. LEONARD. k,-.-..-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
What is the origin of the expressions
"Hobsor's choice2"

"HobSonS cholceg
There are several stories about the
origin of this saying. and perhaps the
following is the true one. Tobias Hob
son Il Is sn.5 WIS the FIRST man ins
England 70 let out hackney horse.
When a man came To- Il horse he was
led into stable where there was II
great choIce. brit ilahSon Obliged him
to tai'e the l'H~i' thai stood nenrest to
the stable d. 81 tltt every GUS
TONER was s,v.si alike according TO.
his chance fnes itsefme 10 be al
pr0epra that yutu d eho!ep WIS fore.
ed Gnan Il lfeea i was "iiobatt $
choice
Who ''.a the "a-astIe Of free
trader?
Igrhard 80 a English
s;ata~as;tu al mist He
w,iS hoeu e" Eng
std irtne Ha .ondon
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

Is the Merchant OF Venice" tragedy
or comedy7
ShakespCares Merchant of Venice"
is given a place among his comedies.
In fact, 1t was first produced in 1894
as p "VeneSyon" comedy,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
GOOD ADVICE
A Viroqua Citizen Gives Informal
OF Priceless Value

When you suffer from backache.
Headaches, dizziness, nervousness,
Feel weak, languid, depressed,
Have annoying urinary disorders;
Do you know what to do?
Some Viroqua people do.
Read the statement that follows.
It's from Viroqua citizen.
Testimony that can be investigated.
Anton Travnick, Viroqua, Wis, says:
''Doan's Kidney Pills are a good kidney
medicine and are worthy of the highest
endorsement. When | was suffering
from backache and other symptoms of
kidney complaint, used Doan's Kidney
Pills and they made lasting cure
If yor back aches-if your kidneys
bother u. don't simply ask for kid
ney remedy ask distinctly for Doan's
Kidney Pills, the same that Mr.. Trav-
nick had the remedy backed by home
testimony. SOC all stores. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
lFrom the HIlIsboro sentryl

Superintendent Gardner had an easy
time in conducting teachers examina-
ton at Hillsboro. Only two appeared
for the test.
Bernard Bailey opened a dental office
at Cazenovia. MIR. Bailey graduated
from Marquette college in June. He is
a young man of excellent habits.
Geo. Darcy purchased the James
Healey 100 acre farm. part of which is
within the village limits. He expects
to take possession as soon as he can
dispose of his home farm in Hillsboro
township.
Roger Williams and Ed Kuhn left on
vacation trip. They went to Milwau-
kee and from there by boat over the
great lakes to Buffalo. 1t will make a
delightful trip and nosone is more en-
titled to this than these gentlemen.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
FrOn the La Fargo EutsrpriseJ

Chester Allen and family departed
the first of the week for Gays Mills,
where Chester has the principalship of
the Gays Mills school. His school will
open next Monday.
The Star Valley school opens Septem-
Der fifteenth with Miss Tessa Harris of
Viroqua, as teacher.
A deal was closed by L. L. Millison
of Woodstock in which l. V. Hill sold
his farm consisting of $50 acres in Gin
ton to Henry ]. Moser OF Woodstock.
Mr.. Moser expects to move unto this
farm in the near future.
A birthday dinner was served at the
Chas. Major home in honor of Grand
ma Rittenhouse. Grandmas Major and
Brewer were also present. These three
ladies are among the Oldest settlers of
this neighborhood. OF the trio the
youngest is rs and the Oldest 81 years
old.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
WHAT OUR sEreHsoRs ARE DOING
culIinss From the Press Of Sarroundins
Towns
FrOm the Realsto-n Tribunel.

Banker A. II. Ward and wife are
visiting with relatives in Indiana.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Nuzum drove to
Viroqua and were accompanied home
by Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Wilson, who are
spending the week here.
Oscar Anderson went to Viroqua to
meet his wife and children. who have
spent the past month visiting with rel
atives at Marshfield.
Miss Lucinda Davis of Viroqua was
the guest of Miss Emma Davis. They
went to Viola to be present at the sol
diers reunion.
Miss Luella Swain departed for Bath,
South Dakota, where she has engaged
a school for the coming year. She was
accompanied as far as La Crosse by her
sister, Rose.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
Who invented the eIee.rle liob,,

The electric light was first invented
by Sir Humphrey Dayy In the early
part of the nineteenth century. who
first produced the are light with bat
terry OF 1000 cells. 1t did not come.
into practical use until 1914 when i'm
provements were made in its construc-
ton by Frenchmun named Foucault,
and 1t was used to illuminate the
Place de Ia Concorde, In Paris.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
Who wac cooropsY

Cecrops. who figures in Greek my
thology as an Autochthon--i e.. half
man, half dragon--w was the first king
of Attica. Tradition declares him to
be the founder Of marriage, the author
OF the political division of Attica into
twelve states and the introducer OF
agriculture. navigation and commerce.
He is also said to have civilized tie,
religious rites OF the people.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

Are officers permitted to use enlisted
men in the army or navy as serVants7
No. Section 1882, revised statutes.
provides that no officer shall use an
enlisted man as servant in any case
whatever"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
What is the legend connected with
he "horn Of Oldenbura7r

What is the legend connected with
the "horn OF oldenburs7'
The horn Of OIdcuburg. which is still
preserved IN church in 0ldenburg.
GrtmIHY. bas the following legend
connected with it. one day Ohio Of
Oldenburg being exhausted with hunt,
ing and very thirsty. exclaimed "0h.
God. would that had cool drink"
Whereupon there suddenly appeared
before him u lovely maiden. who offer
ed him u drink in richly carved horn
The beauty Of It's workmanship Undue
ell Ohio TO make off with it, and he
saved himself from evil consequences
by bes;owlH,: II Oh the church
What place has been called the Glib
rsdar Of American
Q2ebec Canada has often hcea 40
called because by reason 81 SIS posl-
ton and nnturil auG ardiieiai lnedia..
OF defense II is perhaps the most ius
prenaiae cfty lf uierirq &
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

What is the correct meaning Of the
expression "many moons?'
The Indians and poets use moon" as
the period of synodica revolution of
the moon around the eartb-in other
words, month. Shakespeare said in
"Pericles;''
One twelve moons more
She'll wear Diana's livery.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

What is the meaning of the word
"sabotage7"
Sabotage" is a word Of recent orr
gin. IL means the damage OF maehin-
cry or property by workmen, who seek
to injure their employers by this
means. The word originated In
France. where striking peasants used
their wooden shoes -sabots-t to destroy
machinery denee sabotage.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03
Has Ireland more than one flaa1

The golden harp upon green ground
used by owen Roe O'Neill In 1911 is
the flag most commonly known. In
addition to this. the arms OF Ireland
are in the third quarter of the royal
standard. while the dag flown by the
lord lieutenant Of Ireland is Union
Jack Of Great Britain bearing the Irish
harp on a blue field in its center. The
Union Jack. In itself. has some Irish in
It's makeup. for in 1901. when the legis-
latiye union Of Ireland with Great Brit
ain took place, the cross ofsSt. Patrick
was Incorporated in the dag
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

When was slavery first introduced in
American
The earliest record OF slaves being
brought TO the United States was In,
1919 when n Dutch maD-ofwa en-
tered James river. Virginia. and land
ed twenty negroes. who were offered
for sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

What are the dates Of the birth and
death OF Or. Clement c. Moore, who,
wrote "rhe Night Before christmas2"
Dr. Moore was born in New York
city on July Is, l77o He died In
Newport Z. l.. on July 10, 1853
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-09-03

Is there such thing as dustlcss
air7
There is no such tillrg a. Justices
air. No matter what precautions are
taken, particles of dust will always be
found in the atmosphere, even IL :.
hermetlcallE sealed room There are
very rarely less than 100 particles Of
dust In a cubic centimeter Of afr. and.
i'm big cities. there are sometimes as
many as 10000 in that exceedingly
small space
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02

AS we are now in the annual season
for colds, word on the subject will
be timely. A writer in the Physical
Culture Magazine tells us there Is
much misconception regarding the
origin of colds and that they are not
caused by draughts, damp feet or ex-
posture to the cold, but by an accumu.
lation of waste materials in the sys.
tenn that, for some reason, have not
been expelled in the normal manner.
Exposure, dampness and draughts,
says the writer, occasion the cold, but
the condition of the system is the real
cause of the malady If the system is
in healthful condition, almost any
amount Of exposure may be expert
enced, and no Ill results will follow,
but one is much more susceptible to
colds when the abnormal condition
prevails. This condition is caused by
the failure of the sc9vengers of the
human body to properly perform their
functions. The body Is then in a
semipoisoned state, and when in this
state the cold is easily contracted. But
1t is not the exposure which is the
cause of the cold. 1t is only the &C.
,;asion-the last straw, and the real
cause is to be found in the condition
of the system.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
THE WASHBURN TIMES.
WASHBURN PIG. co.
WASHBURN, WIS
THE GOLDEN RULE.
WASHBURN PIG. &C

The unhappiest mortals are those
who are always looking up the faults
Of others. This is explained by the
fact that they are trampling all over
the Golden Rule, which enjoins upon
one friendly Interpretation of an
others life. It very often happens
that a man will shut his eyes to a
score of virtues merely to see one
fault, and when he does that, and
hangs cloud over the others life, he
does the same for his own. This Is
not speculation; it is experience. Just
notice how good you feel when you
see the good points of man and not
the bad ones. There is a bank of
flowers. Enjoy it-behold its beau
ties and enjoy the fragrance; don't
go nosing among the tangled weeds
looking for a snake. There is an old
adage: Look on the bright side, and
If there is no bright side, FURNISH up
the dark side" AS to the Golden Rule
we would hate for a person to GO
shopping around, looking up our
faults; and so we will not do it for an.
other When a great fault protrudes.
denounce it, but not the man, for he
may have a dozen virtues that out
weigh it ten to one. Besides, the
fault may not be the mans; and fur.
Their, we might all act the same under
the same conditions and circum'
stances.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02

Postmaster General Hitchcock has
just approved the regulations which
cover in detail the articles which may
or may not be sent by parcel post.
The rules as to what can be sent
and what cannot be sent and the in
structions for the preparation OF mall
able articles with other official ad-
vice" are given here as they have just
been prepared by the postoffice de-
partment in Washington.
The minimum rate will be five cents
for the first pound and three cents for
each additional pound to any point not
exceeding fifty miles from the office of
mailing; the local rate, which is five
cents for the first pound and one cent
for additional pound applies to all
parcels the delivery of which does not
involve their transportation on rail-
way lines. The rates increase for
each successive one of the eight zones,
the maximum rate being twelve cents
a pound, which will carry a parcel
across the continent or to any Of our
possessions. Parcels will be limited
to eleven pounds in weight and six
feet in length and girth combined.
MaiIabIe Perishable Articles.
Butter, lard and perishable articles
such as fish, fresh meats, dressed
fowls, vegetables, fruits, berries and
articles Of similar nature that decay
quickly, when so packed or wrapped
as to prevent damage to other mail
matter, will be accepted for local de-
livery either at the office of mailing or
on any rural route starting therefrom.
When inclosed in an inner cover and
a strong outer cover OF wood, met
al. heavy corrugated pasteboard or
other suitable material and wrapped
so that nothing can escape from the
package, they will be accepted for
mailing to any offices within the first
zone or within radius of SO miles.
Butter lard, or any greasy or oily sub
stance intended for delivery at offices
beyond the first zone must be suitably
packed. Vegetables and fruit that do
not decay quickly will be accepted for
mailing 10 dily LOIlS Al pdCh6U 81 do
to prevent damage to other mail mat
ter. Eggs will be accepted for local
delivery when securely packed in a
basket or other container. Eggs will
be accepted for mailing regardless of
distance when each egg is wrapped
separately and packed in container.
There is no restriction on sailed,
dried, smoked or cured meats and
other meat products, but fresh meat
in any form will be transported only
within the first zone.
Parcels containing perishable arti-
cles must be marked "PERISHABLE,"
and articles likely to spoil within the
time reasonably required for trans
portation and delivery will not be ac-
copied for mailing
Manufactured Articles.
Manufacturers or dealers intending
TO transmit articles in consideraDie
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
BY EDWAED B. CLARK.

With the coming of the New Year
the United States government will en-
ter into a new field of enterprise
the transmittal of merchandise by what
is known as the parcel post.
1t is no exaggeration to say that
thousands upon thousands of inquir-
les have been made of the postmaster
general as to just what the parcel
post will mean to the people. 1t was
the law of congress establishing the
system which made provision for a
division of the country in zones
and into $4,000 units which are to be
used as centers in describing the cir
cles which mark the boundaries of
the zones. There has been no clear
understanding, apparently, of this
zone system, but really it is very
simple matter.
The accompanying map shows the
country divided into zones from the
unit in which Washington is sit
uated, as the center. Accompanying
the map is a table showing the rate
of postage per pound for parcels from
Washington to places within all the
zones.
Each unit contains an area thirty
miles square. Now each unit is a
center from which the zones are
drawn and SO every unit in the coun-
try no matter where it is situated will
have zones drawn from it just exactly
AS Washington has them drawn from
it, For instance, take Keokuk, Ia,
which is in a unit in the fifth zone.
From that will be drawn circles ex-
actly as they are drawn from Wash
ington and they will be numbered from
Keokuk as number one, just as they
are numbered from Washington as
number one. OF course, however.
Zone Six will have a different geo.
graphical position as related to Keo-
kuk than it has as related to Wash
ington. but as the radius of the circles
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02

We have been so often told that the
whale fisheries are now extinct that
we learn with surprise that 10000
whales were captured last year in the
waters of South Georgia, South Shet-
land, South America and Africa, and
that other fishing fields yielded sub
stantial catches, says the San Fran
cisco Argonaut. Who would have
thought that there were so many
whales? But we are assured that in
a few years time there will be no
@hales left, thanks to the use of the
deadly harpoon gun. The rorqua:
whale was safe under the old system
He was too swift and too fierce to ap
proach in boats, but he is easily con
quered by the harpoon fired out Of a
gun from the deck of ship. The
whale is not exactly lovable animal,
but it seems pity that he should be
exterminated, especially as we were
under the impression that he was al
ready exterminated.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-01-02
RULES GOVERNING MAILING OF
PACKAGES UNDER new SYSTEM
After ian. One May Mail Anything Weighing Not More Than
Pounds by Parcel Post-P erShabe Articles May Be
Sent Under Specific Restrictions

quantities are asked to submit to the
postmaster for approval a specimen
parcel showing the manner of pack
ing.
Queen Bees and Nursery Stock.
Queen bees, live insects, and dried
reptiles may be mailed in accordance
with the regulations that now apply to
other classes of mail.
Seeds of fruit, nursery stock, and all
other plant products for preparation
may be mailed under the same con-
ditions.
Confectionery and Soap.
Candies, confectionery, yeast cakes,
soap in hard cakes, ETC., must be in
closed in boxes and SO wrapped as to
prevent injury to other mail mat
ter
Sealed original packages of propri-
etary articles, such as soaps tobacco,
pills, tablets, ETC., put up in fixed
quantities by the manufacturer, and
not in themselves unavailable, will
be accepted for mailing when proper
ly wrapped.
Millinery.
Fragile articles, such as millinery.
toys, musical instruments. ETC., and ar
ticles consisting wholly or in part Of
glass, or contained in glass, must be
securely packed and the parcel stamp
ed or labeled FRAGILE"
UNAVAILABLE Matter.
The following matter is declared un-
mailable by law:
Matter manifestly obscene, lewd, or
lascivious; articles intended for pre-
venting conceptions; articles intended
for indecent or immoral purposes; all
matters otherwise mailable by law, the
outside cover or wrapper of which
bears any delineation or language of
llbelous. scurrilous. defamatory, or
threatening character. All such mat
ter, when deposited in post Office or