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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

Said to be the oldest ship in the world
in active service. the Copenhagen yacht
Constance, has been sold to a fisherman
of skaw, in Jutland, who will use the
ancient craft in his trade Ine Com
stance was built 1893 years ago and In her
long life she has sailed into almost every
port in the world. Her timbers are still
stanch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-05-28

cousins and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs.
Barton, Frank Fred, 0rrin. Joseph
Cert and Harry True. The interment
was in the cemetery at North Windsor
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

maintain a strong and healthy growth
Of heritage.
One Of tho greatest difnouilles TO
overcome when keeping fowls 10 to
keep the land sweet. but such mus
be accomplished II tho best results
are 70 be achieved Tainted groun5
is an almost certain forerunner OF
disease; even though disease be not
actually engendered, the fowls are
neither so healthy nor SO vigorous. and
consequently prove less profitable As
long as the grass can be kept growing.
there Ia little fear OF foul ground. o.
the vegetable growth absorba 30
much Of the manure.
Another satisfactory form OF build
Ing 10 1913 feet long and ten feet wide
cut into eight rooms lOxl5 feet and q
store room for feed sxl0 feet. In
each Of the eight compartments with
runs attached thirty hens are kept
The floor space In the building ID
FIVE square feet for each hen and In
the runs 1876 square feet Some good
poultrymen give each hen only foul
square feet within doors, 80 the al
lowance in this respect Is liberal
Even with 1876 square feet OF out
door space for each hen not much Of &
growth Of green stuff can be main
tained in the runs, the space being
intended more for exercise than FOL
pasture
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
FRAMES TO PROTECT PLANTS
Boxes, Twelve inches Square, Covered
With cheeseeloth, Will Answer
Purpose Quite Well.

To protect young plants from the
late frosts and cold rains Of spring.
make some boxes twelve inches
square out Of four-inch strips Of
lumber, covering the tops with
cheesecloths, writes a Louisiana WON
an in the Southern Agriculturist.
These not only keep out the rain, but
keep insects and other pests away.
We made five hundred OF these boxes
few years ago for our early melons.
We bought scrap lumber at a nearby
mill, saving 1t into l2-inch strip We
bought a bolt OF cheesecloth at two
and one-hah cents a yard, and sew.
eral boxes Of lacks The entire cost
of the FIVE hundred frames was ten
dollars.
Early melon vines are usually part.
~ destroyed by field mice or some
insect pest We put these boxes over
the hills as soon as planted The
cheesecioth seems to draw the heat
during the day and retain it through
the night. The seed comes up quicker
than where the hills are left exposed.
No mice, r1olcs or insects bother
them. The young plants are protect.
ed from the beating rains and grow
of beautifully.
We always remove the frames as
soon as the weather gets warm. We
choose a cloudy day, or wait till near.
~ night to take the boxes from tho
hills. We leave them by the hills,
however. so in case OF late cold
spell we can replace them quickly.
The plants are extremely tender and
cannot stand the cold as we'll as those
that have never been covered. They
get toughened in a few days. how.
ever, and we have seldom had to re-
place boxes.
Anyone wishing to raise tomatoes,
melons, or anything for early market
will find these little lighthouses very
valuable They can be made at odd
times during the winter. and pay for
themselves in plants saved.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
DAKOTA UNIVERSITY HONORS STEFANSSON

Honored by the University OF
North Dakota, from which he was
once expelled, V. Stefansson, the ia
nous arctic explorer and discoverer
of the blond Eskimo" is delivering
a series of lectures at his alma ma
ter The now famous explorer was
expelled from the university in Feb
r1tary. 1909, when a majority Of the
faculty decided that he had a bad
influence on other students. The de-
cision was reached after Stefanssou
had apparently been the instigatOr
in a number Of escapades and had
remained away from classes for in.
definite periods. He was always
ready with excuses, however. and in
variably passed his examinations
with high marks after few nights
Of vigorous examining"
One story is told Of a subject in
which he attended class but three
times and secured mark Of IS per
cent. the highest in the class.
"Mr. Stefansson," said the pro
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

A.--RoostIns house, AXIS feet; B.
Laying house, SKA feet; c.-serateh-
ing shed, 6xS feet; D.-GraVel run,
9x20 feet; Grass run, 27xso feet
that in this manner the exact quantity
Of eggs produced by each hen during
the season can be determined and a
good laying strain built up.
think this plan of a laying house
is rather better than individual trap
nests. and certainly involves less labor
and expense. Doors lead from the
scratching shed into both the laying
and roosting compartments, the upper
half OF which are wire netted to allow
an abundance OF fresh air to enter
TO the birds. Canvas blinds can be
drawn down during severe weather
over the front of the house. affording
excellent protection to the inmates
The floor Of the scratching shed Is
kept Uttered with straw or dried
leaves. among which the grain is
always scattered. encouraging the
fowls to cake exercise. so essential a
factor toward health and vigor.
Extending in front Of each house
there is a gravel run. uncovered.
measuring twenty times the width Of
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
MI FERTILIZERS AT HOME
Task Should Not BE Undertaken IN
less One Is Equipped TO DO
Work In Proper Manner.

II by means Of test crops or other
wise. the farmer has arrived at q
definite conclusion concerning the
fertilizer that he wishes to apply, It
may be almost necessary for him to
purchase the raw materials and mix
them himself, declares a Kansas bull
letin. II so he should bear In mind
that they should be as finely ground
as practicable. and that he must mix
them with extreme care II the prod
uct is to fulfill his expectations.
Unless a uniform mixture is made
the several constituents Of the fertil-
izeTs will not be distributed in the
same relative amounts over his fields.
Unless they are finely ground they
cannot be perfectly mixed, nor uni
formiy distributed through the soil.
and hence the crops cannot profit
by them TO the same extent
For mixing fertilizers on the farm
all that ia required is a smooth floor,
shovels and a screen Of three or four
meshes to the linear inch. The fertil.
izers purchased. though they may
have been finely ground. are liable
to pack In the bags and become
lumpy The rather coarse screen spe
Gifted is for the purpose Of separat
ing these Jumps, which must be
pounded up until all will pass through
the screen.
In mixing, the most bulky Of the fer
tilizers is first spread out evenly or
the floor in layer a few inches thick
The next in bulk is then spread even
ly over this, and so on until all are
spread out. The mass is then SHOW
eled to one side in a ridge OF pyramiC
in such manner as to mix the diff
ferent parts as much as possible The
shoveling is repeated two or three
times, making three or four shovel
ings OF It all together
Analyses made Of home mixtures 81
prepared have shown that satisfac
tory uniformity in composition MAJ
be obtained. and field experiment.
with such fertilizers have given re
suits equal to those afforded by fac
tory mixed fertilizers Of the sam,
composition. The saving in cash out
lay Is considerable and is well WORT
attention. One should not undertaH
home mixing. however, unless equip
ped to do the work properly ant
willing to give it sufficient attention
to see that 1t is we'll done.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Plan OF poultry buildings and yards;
A--compartments or pens, 1oS15 feet,
for 80 hens each. There are pens
and the entire building 10 1873 feet long.
B-Yards and runs, one for each pen.
Five of the yards are situated on one
side Of the building and three on the
other; they are approximately equal
In area. c--Feed room, 5xl0 feet.
the house, nine feet. 1t is surrounded
by a six-foot fence, the lower part OF
which consists OF wood or corrugated
iron, suTmounted by four feet Of two.
inch mesh wire netting This gravel
run Is swept once a week and as much
Of the manure removed as possible.
the value Of which more than pays
for the labor involved. The fowls are
considerably more upon tie gravel
than upon the grass. thus The greater
portion of the droppings is removed.
The gravel requires to be removed
about every twelve months.
The large run, measuring 80 feet,
by the width Of the three houses, "a
feet, is laid painted in grass, which
we have found sufficiently large to
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
USEFUL FOR POULTRY
Many Distinct Forms Of Scratch
Inc Sheds and Runs.
Descriptions Of Two Good Ones Illus.
'Tatsd and Deseribsd--Pian Of lay
Ing House Better Than lnd-
Vldual Trap Nests.
lRr n Q. wRATHERsroNEl

Wy - ~ y ~ AAAeAHsa NaHAaHN
In casting about for a form Of
scratching shed 20 exactly oil the re-
quirements for my flock. the writer
erected q range OF sheds similar TO
yet different in small details. from
many other sheds and runs used on
the farms Of successful poultry men.
The covered part Of each house
measures sIiO feet and Is diyIded into
three compartments. as follows: First
the Foosting house. 4x6 feet; second,
the laying house. 5x4 feet; and third,
the scratching shed. 6x9 feet The
front elevation Is seven feet six inches,
slipping down a. the back TO about FIVE
feet six inches. and save for the top
most eighteen inches the front Is
merely wire netted.
A trap door leads from the roosting
10 the laying house, to which Is
attached boiling wires. by means OF
which the hens can enter when they
are about to lay. but cannot return.
Every two hours or SO the attendant
goes around and libeTates the hens,
which are all separately numbered. so
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
SCURF ON BABY'S HEAD

Campbell, Val used Cptiourn
Soap and Ointment for scurf on my
baby's head and they made complete
cure. II came on her head soon after
birth. 1t broke out in pimples and
itched and she would scratch 1t and
cause sores to form. Her head was
very sore and her hair fell out In
punches. She was very cross and fret
full and could not sleep 81 night. l
tried many remedies, all failed, then I
tried Cuticura SoEp and Ointment ana
they commenced to heal at once. J
put the Cuticura Ointment on, and a
half hour after washed her head with
the Cuticura Soap. ] used them b
month and she was cured entirely"
(Signed) Mrs. W. B. MeMullen. Mar,
8, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free with sop. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston"
ADV, I
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Since the instructive exhibit on
tuberculosis which drew large crowds,
eager to obtain information about the
white plague. this mode of impressing
lessons on prevention of disease has
become popular, Not only does 1t en-
list the interest OF inQuiring minds,
but more fundamentally important
result is that the graphic demonstra-
ton by diagrams, figures and epigram-
matte statements of facts arouses in
the average visitor deslrt to learn
and to participate in the movement,
says the New York Sun. The people
who have thronged the halls OF the
City college which has been generous
ly offered By DR.. Finley to the national
committee for mental hygiene. attest
to the deep interest in the exhibit Of
this committee.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

The crop reporting board Of the bu-
Teau of statistics OF the United States
department Of agriculture estimates,
from the reports Of the correspond
ents and agents of the bureau, that
the total production Of cotton in the
United States for the season 1913
viii amount to 6.612,335. 900 pounds
(nOt including lintersl, equivalent to
1S,S2O.OOO bales Of 500 pounds, gross
weight Last years crop. according
to the census bureau report, was 15.-
SS270i bales, The average annual
crop for the 1--WE years 1sO6-10 was
11.S74.2TO bales.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
MORE ANo BETTER FARMERS.


The way 10 cheaper food ia point.
Cd out by the head OF the bureau Of
soils IN the department Of agriculture.
but Il Ia not a road by which we shall
arrive at our destination next year or
the year after. and ten years hence
there will be more Of us. the demand
for food will be greater. and even with
Increased supplies there may be no
real decrease In prices. says the
Philadelphia Record. The crops Of the
present year have had some little et-
feet upon prices. The abundant sup
piiea OF corn. oats and hay should 70
dnce prices OF all sorts Of meats until
anOther harvest season. but these NIT.
igations OF prices are temporary. The
peTsisting fact is that the increase In
the number Of farmers. the increase
IN the area OF titled land and the In
crease In production are not keeping
pace With the growth Of the popula.
ZION. With all the infinite variety Of
farm implements and the hundreds Of
agricultural colleges and experiment
stations, the quality OF agriculture 10
moi improving at anything approach
ing the pace Of mechanical improve.
ments The country needs more farm.
ers. and II needs more scientific meth
DDS Of cultivation Farming Is Inn
proving. but practical agriculture falls
very Gar short OF possible agriculture.
We need not expect to see the the
oTetically possible ever attended over
q wide area. but the prosperity of
farming for the last IS years ought
TO keep In the country the young
men who are "tili crowding into cit
les looking for wages OF two dollars
q day. and with all the scientific agri-
euhural knowledge that we possess
the yield per acre ought to be much
greater than It Is.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Why" asks the clever painter Of
outdoor life. Adam Albright, denounc-
ing the biIlboards OF Chicago. why
does the Law permit a man to rent the
landscape2" That is a new turn to
the old thought. says the Boston Post.
The owner OF field believes that he
has a perfect right to authorize an ad-
vertising company to dis6gure It's
beauty with a hideous row Of bill
boards. and 80 he has. legally. Yet
he is maintaining a nuisance as truly
as the man who permits an evil smell
or foul water on his premises. Some
day Gods out-of-doors will be freed
from the curse of these nuisances to
the eye. We have begun TO free our
parks already. The world is COM
ing 10 regard the value OF beauty as
next to that of virtue and orderli
ness.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
WCEROY HARDINGES TASK is GREAT

When Edward VII, following that
remarkable series Of visits to Cont
mental capitals which began in 1908,
was acclaimed throughout Europe as
the peacemaker, there were certain
keen-faced old gentlemen in Downing
street who allowed themselves the
emotional relaxation of a quiet smile
and registered the thought at the
same time that a considerable poT-
tion of the credit for the diplomatic
success OF those tours was due a
young man of serene temper and en-
gaging manner who was attached to
his majesty's suite
Sir Charles Hardinge was that
man, and when almost coincideH'tly
with his appointment to the highest
office in the gift OF the crown.-the
viceTegal throne Of India-he was
elevated to the peerage In 1910 and
became the first Lord Hardinge oil
Penhurst, there was neither surprise
nor envy among the diplomatists Of
Britain. for Il was reCOgniZed that his
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Friendly BLOW.

Louis BTownlow, Washington news
paper man, paused in drug store in
Greensboro, N. c., not so long ago, to
ask for a match While he was there
a young colored chap came running
in with a big cash the whole length
Of his skull, and apparently good
deal put out about some accident that
had befallen him.
Whats happened to your" asked
Brownlow, eXcitedly but sympathetic
ally.
"A friend hit me with a Ratchet, y
replied the bleeding stranger,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
SOME THINGS PRESIDENTS MUST ENDURE

Fiercer than the proverbIal fierce
light that beats upon q throne" IL
that which glares upon the Office into
which Woodrow Wilson will be In
Quoted March 4.
No crowned ruler upon earth is
- much the victim Of the inquisitiva
sob as is the president Of the United
States, who cannot issue a mandate
turning down the limelight that
shines upon him. as did the German
kaiser some time ago, when he cur
tailed the court bulletin.
Wilson will be tho greatest show
feature, the biggest drawing card IN
the land, for the next four years.
Thousands OF men. women and chill
dren, In a snakelike line two squares
long, will wait outside his door to
shake his hand when he gives a pub.
lie reception. Everywhere be goes
people will stare at him as though be
we're the Siamese twins or the sacred
white elephant Only when shut In
behind guarded doors will he escape
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19


showed him such decided that
Cancellation
is because his this line
regard the unsuccessful his
Delhi indication of unpopulary
India
incident London; act Of an dl
Vidual and reflective
HaTdges speech after
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
The Real Villain

"Ape you the villain Of this troupe?'
asked the baggageman who was ham
ding theatrical trunks. NO." replied
the youth with black. curly hair 81
used to be, but the real villain is the
treasurer OF the company, and by thta
time he must be about five hundred
miles on his way to somewhere west"
Washington Star
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Wealthy and fashionable women in
Boston have formed an association to
discourage cruelty to animals in the
cause Of fashion They have renounc.
ed meat as a diet. and given up the
wearing OF furs and Feathers, which
are procured at the cost Of suffering
20 the fur bearing animals and TO
birds They may not establish a
large following. but that they are II
earnest is proved by the sacrifices
made, which are particularly hard foI
well-dressed women to initiate.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Very often corn will not pop quick
ly. even over a very hot FIRE. II you
will put the corn to be popped in 0
sieve and pour cold water over it, not
allowing the water &c stand on the
corn, it will not only pop quickly. but
tho open kernels win be larger ana
lighter and more Gaky than they 9th,
erwise would have been.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
ACHIEVEMENTS OF GENERAL CROzIER

The announcement by Brig Gen.
william Crozier, chief OF the bureau
of ordance, United States Army
in his annual report, that this Is his
last report on account Of being re-
lieved from the command Of the ord
nance department and assigned to
other duty, calls attention to the
great services he has rendered to the
army in his position as head Of that
very important bureau. To the
meeting of the great responsibilities
Of that position he has brought tho
qualities of energy, studiousness. re-
captivity to new ideas and steadfast
devotion to high ideals that have lift.
ed his department into wider field
Of usefulness and efficiency.
General Crozler was appointed
chief Of ordnance in November, 1901.
and the department was then operat-
ing under the detail system as estab.
lished by the act OF February 2, 1901.
Previous to his regime the officers
Of the ordnance department had ac-
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Not a CnmnlAlnt.

miss Brown" said the art inspe6
tor, pausing before a students easel
you might with all propriety worship
that drawing of yours"
The poorest pupil in the class looked
up, surprised and pleased.
I'm so glad you like II, sir. But
why--wby--"
THE Bible expressly commands Os
not to worship the likeness Of any
thing in the heavens above or In tas
earth beneath, does II nOt?''
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
FertHizng Garden Plats.

II pays large returns to fertilize the
small FRAT and garden plats, II is
not uncommon for potato and straw.
berry growers TO apply from $50 TO
$50 worth Of commercial fertilizers
On ground that is considered to be ex.
tremely rich and 1t always pays them
TO make the application
Even when soil is excessively rich
because Of the previous application Of
stable manure there is liable TO be a
deficiency Of mineral elements and II
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

quired
they might teaching oppotun
ties offered their various Of
the officers
neced with the design the manufacture Of carriages
like all solid
training established capable
teachers the important of which perhaps theoretical
application
ton which the
necon with the experimentation who has
passed through that will testify ability
give officer the solid foundation which build HE further train
ordnance s
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Chicago walters have a clubhouse
in which there IS a library Of 1000 vol
umes Of the best authors, all bought
with champagne corks. which the
members pick up and sell for $3.50 a
thousand AS the club is nine years
old. It is possible to figure out. In a
way. the extent OF Chicago's indul
gence in champagne
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Too Many Scrub Stations.

Sixty-one per cent of the stations
in use In the middle west are grades.
and many Of them are scrubs. These
animals are only kept in business by
the low service fees. Saving IS or
$40 on the service fee. aad losing
SIS or sl00 on the colt q making
money backwards.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

The 14-inch cannon which bursts at
che test seems concrete example Of
the old couplet: IF so soon am done
for. ! wonder what was begun for"
But II is more judicious for II to burst
on the testing ground than in action
Il It was ever to get into action.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

An athletic young woman in Wash.
lngton who blackeneO a policeman's
eyes was fined 500 fer each eye in
mourning. But she probably thought
the fame OF such an exploit cheap at
the price.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Every once in a while somebody dts
covers that the hobble skirt is 5000
years old let US remind the scien-
tists and historians that Marco Polo
discovered the hustle among Asia:ie
~'omeE N the thifteenth century.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
hIaner Up.

81 suppose you have tried motoring
judge?" he asked.
mo, have not" replied the fudge.
but | have tried lot of people who
have. "-Pathfnder.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Prefers q Big Ton.

Customer want a ton OF coal,
Dealer-Yes, sir. What size?
Customer-Well, II it's not asking
too much, I'd like to have 1000
pound ton.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Enouah to Scare ANYBODY

Il had an awful scare hast night
What happened?"
My husband had been reading
about the war In the Balkans and he
mentioned the names OF a bot Of those
Turkish towns In his sheep.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

rs that druggist well thought OF 10
the community"
Sure Isn't he a pfH-er o. thq
church,"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

Mrs. Plodgitt gets al Der gown,
from Paris"
She doesn't get Der French sceens
from there
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

is necessary to apply some form Of
fertilizer that ia rich in those Gle.
ments.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19

his Long
before the the White House he will fully realize the utter
uty the White
House. citizens him
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1913-02-19
Accounted For

Why is it SO few women look well
in a steamer capP
Il guess because It fs handy cap