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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
FACT
Local Evidence


Evidence that can be verified.
Fact is what we want.
Opinion is not enough.
Opinions differ.
Here's a Skowhegan fact.
You can test it.
F. o. Eaton, 1875 Main ST., Skowhe-
gan. Me-. says: in my work, | am
exposed to all kinds of weather and
drive over rough roads. l have no
doubt that this caused my trouble. My
back ached Nothing gave me any
permanent relief until l got Doan S
Kidney Pills at Sampson & Azores
Drug Store. l was well pleased with
the benefit they brought"
LATER ENDORSEMENT
Mr.. Eaton was interviewed by our
representative on April 8, 1912 and he
said: Continue publishing my en-
dorsement of Doan's Kidney Pills.
They are worthy of praise
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
SOIL SURVEY
Variety of Soils on SkOwhegan Farms
to be Investigated. VIII be Valu-
able

l.. J. Brown of Gorham N. H., J. w,
Gowen of Arlington, Mass. and r. w,
Peaslee of Gardiner, all students o.
the University of Maine, are in town,
making a soil survey, as a part of
their work in the Agricultural Co,'Cge
codIJc.
The plan is to determine the num-
Der of prominent kinds of soil to be
found and to map the areas over
which each kind extends. Samples
of each type of soil will be taken and
these will be studied at the college
next winter. The samples will be
tested for acidity, humus. lime re-
quirements and both mechanical and
chemical analysis will be made.
The results of this work will prob
ably be published as a bulletin aud
if so will be ready for distribution IN
the spring of 1914. This information
about Skowhegan farms cannot fail to
be useful to all branches of agricul-
ture
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Doan's Regulets are recommended by
many who say they operate easily,
without gripping and without bad after
effects use ut all drug stores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

Itching, bleeding protruding or blind
piles have yielded to Doan's Ointment
soc at all stores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
"AILINGo
Is "a Common Expression.

and is usually an indication of some
serious sickness that will soon de-
velop unless the right remedy is used.
There is one sure safe remedy for
Dyspepsia, Bilousness, Sick Head
ache, Constipation and Colds in the
first stages.
The True ~. F." Atwoods Medi-
cine, used and proved for over 60
years Here is one of the proofs:
Il owe my existence here the past
eight years to this wonderful combina-
ton of roots, barks and herbs, the
True Il. T." Atwood's Medicine"
Mrs. o. M. Harrison,
Brewer, Me,
If you have never used 81. F." At
woods Medicine, write today for a
free sample.
81. F." MEDICINE CO., Portland, Me.
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Man may earn money, but woman
has to teach him how to conserve and
when to spend it.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18
declared he has not seen one for 20

declared he has not seen one for 20
years.
The successful trapper Is one who
is observing, uses good judgment and
is careful to make his set properly,
using that set best adapted to the
! circumstances of the case and the
animal he desires to capture, and in
this manner secures furs which If
properly handled bring him very
substantial return for the time spent
besides affording him the pleasure and
excitement of life lived in the OPEN"
Don't use bright traps, but boil
them in water with pine, spruce, hem
lock- or balsam boughs or walnut
bulls; after boiling half an hour the
trap becomes coated with a paint-like
substance Take the traps out, hang
in the sun to dry. The coating will
get hard, and will keep them from
rusting, and kill the smell of iron
rust, etc.
Don't commence trapping too early.
One prime skin frequently brings
more money than two or more caught
early in the season
From February to March is the
mating season for mink. Save every
mink sack, squeeze contents into a
bottle, with fish oil, as Ii Is lure to
both sexes; to bait dip a stick in the
bottle and place in the hole beyond
the trap.
An excellent way to kill either a
mink or weasel is to stun 1t with a
club, and then crush in the ribs. When
this is done there will be no blood clot
on the pelt.
When setting traps, do not disturb
the surroundings more than is abso
lutely necessary, and leave them look
ing as natural as possible; while some
animals are not suspicious, others
are, and if care is used, you will fire.
Quently catch some other animal in
your trap than the one expected.
Use gloves smeared with blood or
coated with beeswax when handling
and setting your traps, so as to avoid
as much as possible leaving human
scent. Gloves used for trapping
should be used for nothing else.
Some trappers do not think this nee
essary, but the majority advise it, and
little care may materially increase
your catch.
Do not spit near your traps, or you
will leave human scent. Never put
kerosene oil on your traps. as animals
will not go near them while the odor
remains.
Never take your dog with you on
the trap line, as mink and some other
animals can scent dog for days af
terward.
Whenever possible, splash water
over your set and the surroundings,
as water washes away human scent.
Before setting your trap, test 1t to
see that it is in good working order,
and unless you can put it in good or
der, throw it away. Traps are cheap
er than furs, and it is usually the
good pelt that gets away from a de-
fective trap.
To whiten traps for snow sets. boil
lime in water, and immense the trap
for a short time, and it will come out
perfectly white.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

For any pain burn, scald or bruise,
apply DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil-the
household remedy. Two Sizes csc and
soc at all drug stores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-09-18

The bigamist is a man who has
more than average courage and faith
in his own versatility.
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SEPTEMBER SESSION OF
PROBATE COURT
Held at the Court House with Judge
&. q. Small Presiding. Consider
able Business Transacted

The September session of Probate
Court was held last week at the Court
House. Judge c. O. Small, presiding.
The following matters of business
were transacted.
Wills presented in the estate of
Angie w Darling late Of Palmyra,
! Lendall Chadbourne late of Harmony;
Julia NJ. Green late of Athens; Israel
Avery late of Harmony; Josiah II.
Hight late of Athens.
Petition for administration in the
estate of Jennie L. Grindell late Of
Pittsfeld
Guardians petition to sell real IS
tate in the estate of Addie II. and Ar.
thur F. Barron, minors of Embden.
Administrators account presented
First and final account in the estate
of Susan E. Campbell late of Fair
field, presented by George G. Weeks,
Adm Final account in the estate Of
Perley F. Mckinney presented by
Dollie S. Mckinney. admr; Final ac-
count in the estates of Chas Pressey
late of Mercer, presented by Ida j.
Pressey, admir-; first and final ac-
count in estate of Betsey p. Dyer pre-
scented by Blanch d. Lander. Final
Admr.; first and final account in es-
tate of Isaac II. James late of New
Portland, presented by John Metcalf,
Admr.; first and final account in the
estate of Daniel p. Jones late of Fair
field presented by George T. Jones,
executor; first account in estate of
Benjamin F. Miller late of Palmyra,
presented by Loantha Miller admr.
first account in the estate of Omer
H. Lander, late of New Portland pre-
scented by Blanch d. Landers. Final
account in the estate of Mary II. Mayo
late of Skowhegan, presented by
Minnie c. Pishon, Admr.; final account
in estate of Stephen G. Mayo late of
Skowhegan, presented by Minnie c.
Pishon, executrix. First and final
account in the estate of George r. Nc
Daniels of Cornville, presented ny
Harlow w Rowell, Admr.
Petition to have inheritance tax de-
termined in the estate of Stephen G.
Mayo late of Skowhegan and in the
estate of George r. McDaniels late of
Cornville.
Guardians account presented in the
estate of Lorenzo d. Kimball by Mar
cellus J. Merrill of Harmony.
Administrations granted to Fannie
M. Luce in the estate of Leonard NJ
Luce late of Skowhegan; to Charles
II. Locke in the estate of Jas. f. Cook
late of Starks; to John Mcmahon in
the estate of Mary A. Mcmahon late of
Moose River.
Wills allowed in the estate of Mary
M. Miller, late of Dennistown; in es-
tate of Orlando II. Bracket. late of
Starks; in estate of Jonathan F. Hill
ton late of St Adams; in estate of
Edith S. Shepherd late of Skowhegan.
Guardians appointed: Fannie Luce
appointed guardian for Lois Luce 4;
John Mcmahon appointed guardian for
Henry, Arlene and Ansel Mcmahon
Accounts allowed in the estate of
Charles II. Gilman, late of Fairfield !.
in estate of Diantha Oliver late of
Arson; in estate of Mary c. Patten
late of Skowhegan in estate of Hor-
ace Jones' in the estate of George w.
Farnham. late of Canaan in the es-
tate of Bert Rolfe late of Embden;
in estate of Joseph e. French late of
Skowhegan; in estate of Lillian r.
| Spellman late of Santa Cruz, Cal.
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1t is wise to look at the other fell
lows biceps before you let your tenn
per have complete control of the stu
alton.
Our Everybody's Column is the most
useful advertising medium for the
money anywhere available. Five line
ads, 25 cents. 10000 people read
them every week.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
CHINESE ARE POOR SOLDIERS
Aversion TO Being Ordered 10 One Of
the Most Prominent Traits Of an
Oriental.

The Chinese Is poor soldier. Not
that he is lacking In courage. for on
occasions he cheerfully sells himself
as substitute and goes willingly to
the executioner's ak In order to pro-
vide his parents with the small sum
necessary to support them through life,
writes H. H. Windsor In Popular Me
chanics. The strength Of an army is
In teamwork, and here is where he
tails on account Of his aversion to be-
Ing ordered. This is found in his do
mestio and Industrial work. A gener-
al line of policy or desired results can
be laid down and he will faithfully
work in accordance Herewith, but he
dislikes to be followed UP through the
details of the work with frequent or
ders. He will produce excellent re-
sults-but they must be accomplished
In his own way. Hence the essence
Of good militarism-prompt and un-
questioned obedience-comes In d.
rect conflict with his nature, and
makes him q poor soldier. However,
this trait is not entirely wanting In
other nationalities, as every business
man knows to his sorrow, and the diff
aculty Of getting employees to do o
thing in the prescribed way 10 one OF
the constant anxieties.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
Ruxlnn Stock swIns.

Never buy an animal simply be-
cause he has pedigree, and because
he is on sale at low price. Pedi-
gree does not constitute merit, for
there are animals with pedigrees a
foot long which would ruin any herd
into which they were introduced. The
next class--the farmers pig--is that
which is not good enough for the
breeder of high-class stock; this ami
NAL may be bit coarse, and not UP
to standard, but he is good growthy
or prolific sort, which the pork pro-
ducer will be glad to have The next
kind includes the culls, runts and in
ferior specimens, which should be
turned into butchers meat as soon as
possible; under no circumstances
whatever should they be used as
breeders.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
ROAD MATERIAL is TESTED
Machines In Engineering Department
of Kansas Agricultural College
Give Good Service.

When you ride over good road or
a paved street In your carriage or
motor car do you ever wonder how
long that road or pavement will re-
main in good shape? Doesn't 1t seem
as If 1t would be big waste of money
II the road should prove to be OF In
ferior material and would have to be
replaced In few years at an enor-
nous expense? II you are tax payer
on paved street you have undoubt-
edly asked these questions.
Fortunately, the men who build
these streets and roads know just how
long the material they use will last,
just how much wear it will stand and
how long 1t will hold together. There
is no guess work about such things
when properly done.
Several small, Insignificant looking
machines were received, a few days
ago. by the engineering department of
the Kansas Agricultural college.
These machines mean much to road
builders and to tax payers. They are
mechanical contrivances with which
tests are made to show just how much
pressure may safely be put upon rock
to be used on road, and they deter
mine, also, approximately how long
the rock will last or, rather, how it
will wear.
A sample Of the rock is powdered
and the powder Is tested to discover
how we'll 1t will stick together--ce-
mentation.
In the laboratory of the department
is another machine which tests sand
for its building qualities. Not long
age test was made of all the differ
ent brands Of sand sold In the state.
Different brands of cement are tested
in much the same way. Other road
materials are tested In this depart
ment, and then the engineer can tell
easily what his road is going to be
when 1t Ia finished. There Is no guess
work about road building as one might
suppose,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
Force OF Habit.

An attache at the statehouse has Q
nose which slightly turns to the left.
and when asked why, replies 1t turns
that way from force of habit.
"Habit?" some one asked one day.
how can q nose have habitT
"The nose didn't" was the reply,
"but did. When was a boy my nose
naturally turned to the right. 1t en-
barrassed me and was guyed about 1t
so much that decided would pull It
straight. So began to draw my left
hand across 1t In the hope | could
straighten 1t, The motion became q
habit. I did It when in school, In
church, and my mother said l did 1t
when asleep. Before I could stop the
habit I had the end Of my nose pulled
over to the other side. and decided to
let It stay that way."-Indianapolis
News.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
Eradleatlna ouaek Grass.

Some experiments that have been
conducted during the past two sea-
sons by the Iowa experiment station,
show that quack grass can be com.
pleteiy and effectually eradicated by
sowing sorghum, Infested tracts were
put in good tilth and broadcasted
rather thickly in the latter part Of
May with sorghum,
This made such vigorous growth
that II swamped and smothered the
Quack grass so that not a bit of 1t was
cut for feed in the fall The adyant-
age of this sorghum method is that
there is no loss of crop, the process
that knocks out the grass giving
valuable and nutritious ration for the
farm animals.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
Steam for the Soil.

For year or two past certain grow
ers of tomatoes, cucumbers and simi.
lar vegetables for the London market
have been injecting steam into the soil
with a view to destroying insects and
slugs. It is reported that the plan
works very we'll for that purpose. but
the operation brought to light an un-
expected fact-namely. that the soil
thus treated increased greatly In fer
tility; SO greatly, indeed. that the ordi-
nary amount of manure cannot be
used afterward.
This effect has been explained as be.
Ing due to the sterilization produced
by the steam, which kills the phago-
cytes or protozoa which in ordinary
circumstances keep down the number
of bacteria in the soil whose opera
tions are benefcent In turning organic
nitrogen into plant food.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
WHO WANTS TO OCCUPY IT7
EneIlsh Hotels Seem to Have Queer
Idea as to the Popularity OF
Hearse.

Some of the hotelkeepers ION the
other side" have peculiar ways Of ad-
vertising their houses, and one of the
most singular Of these methods is the
statement In their advertisements
that the hotel is equipped with q
hearse! Inasmuch as the American
hotelkeeper Ia only looking for Give
ones." 1t is not of record that hearses
have been used as attractions In this
country as yet One OF the English
catering journals in speaking OF this
custom, recently said: I'VE have on
several occasions commented upon
the uncanny mixing up Of the funeral
traffic business with hotel keeping
an unholy combination to be met with
In some northern parts Of Ireland.
Apropos, here is an enticing adver-
tisement from Sligo paper calculat-
ed to bring quite rush of guests anx-
lous to test the accommodation: Mrs.
-, proprietress Of the - hotel,
begs to announce that she has added
TO her establishment glass hearse,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
QUESTION OF PURE ENGLISH
stlckIer for Grammar corrects HI,
Wife on Her carelessness and
10 Caught Himself.

my dear, I wish you would speal
more carefully" said stickler fol
pure English to his wife. you sa,
that Henry Jones came to this towr
from Cleveland Don't you see thai
1t would be better to say that HI
came from Cleveland to this town.
Il don't see any difference in the
two expressions" rejoined the lady.
But there Is a difference in the
two expressions-a rhetorical differ
ence. You don't hear me make use oi
such awkward expressions. BY the
way, have letter from your father
in my pocket"
"Oh, dear, Is my father in your
pocket?" inquired the wife. "You mean
that you have in your pocket letter
from my father"
There you go with your little quib
bles! You take delight In harassina
me; you are always taking up thread
and representing 1t as a rope"
Representing 1t to be q rope, you
mean, dear?"
And then he grinned a sickly grin
and wished he had never started the
discussion.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
JUMPING KANGAROO is FUNNY
Latest Toy to Please Fancy Of Parlslar
Boys and Girls Has No
Mechanical Motive Power.

A toy kangaroo which jumps when
placed on slightly inclined board
table or other surface, but which Ia
not provided with springs or mechani
cal motive power of any kind, is the
lates toy to please the fancy of Part
sian boys and girls.
The motive power of the interesting
toy is derived through the construc
tion of the hind legs and the arrange
ment Of the center of gravity of the
body, says the Popular Mechanics,
When the toy rests on horizontal
board 1t is supported by the tail and
the bends of the hind legs, but when
the board is gently tipped the center
of gravity of the body changes, the
toy leans forward until only the low
er part Of the kind legs are resting
on the board. Then the momentum oi
the body causes the kangaroo to make
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
Our jail In China.

In the annual appropriation bill for
the diplomatic and consular service Of
the United States there 10 included an
item for the actual expense of renting
q prison at Shanghai, China, for Amer
leans convicted in the United States
court for China. In the statutes the
place Of confinement in Shanghai is
designated q prison" and as there is
but one place provided 1t serves both
as q penitentiary and Jail. This
prison consists of one small back room
In . private building. in the wall Of
which there Is hole through which
the prisoner is supplied with food. the
taller being clerk In the United
States consulate at shanghai.--Har~
per's Weekly.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
HIahest PRODUCING Cows.

Data shows plainly that the highest
producing cows are also on the aver.
age the most economical producers.
1t Is true that the cost of feed eaten
by these cows is considerably higher
than for the low producers. but since
the products obtained are much more
valuable than the feed consumed and
since larger proportion Of the net
energy In the feed eaten can be used
for production. In the case OF such
cows. the net returns secured are In
creased TO . far greater extent than
the increase In cost Of feed.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
RIDDLES.

When are two apples alikef
When pared.
What is 1t everybody wishes fol
and tries to get rid Off
A good appetite.
When may q man call his wife
"honeyf"
When she has q comb on her head
II your letter Is too short what girl
will you ask for helpf
Adaline.
Why is a comet more like @ dog
than the Dog starr
The comet has tail and the Dog
star hasn't.
In what part Of . church do they
ring the bellesf
AT the altar.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24

They have q wise ten-yearold boy
in an East End family and some Of
his sayings are really worth peddling.
At least his father thinks they are, or
he wouldn't tell this one.
The other day the youngster ap-
preached the father and stared ct him
for some time.
Daddy" he finally said, ''you think
mamma IL the most beautiful person
you ever saw. don't your"
"of course" replied the father, with
great promptness.
Again the boy scrutiniEed his
parent
Gee. daddy" he finally said. -it's
IN awful pity she can't say the same
about you. isn't itfs
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24

"How long would you be willing to
walt for meg' she asked. In tones so
low he could scarcely catch the words
And then she went on: -You know.
George. my father has recently invest.
ed IN silver mine. and he Is going
there at once. and ] cannot leave moth
sr alone. So ask you again. George.
how long would you be willing to walt
Tor met"
Walt Tor you. my 1arlirsg?" repeat
I'd George. for his vas no flseting love
i viii wait for you s,ntil We learn how
the silver mine turns out"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24

A man had been absent from home
for some time, and during his ab-
sencs had raised iuxuriant beard
and moustachs. Shortly after his re-
turn he paid visit to his sister. who
had little daughter OF whom he was
especially fond.
The little girl made no effort TO
embrace him or offer him . kiss. but
hung back. reluctantly.
why. Eieanor,- said the mother.
why don't you give Uncle Id q kissi"
well. mother returned the child.
with the most perfect simplicity. Il
don't sss any placs."--Harpsrs Ha-
ssA
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
AM Settled.

Here 10 a rather neat story Of the
way In which very shy Tor proud
man made proposal" He bought
o wedding-ring, sent 1t to the lady
twhose finger he. knew by heart), and
with It enclosed a sheet of notepaper
with the brief question; Does 1t fit7"
BY return post he received the more
iaconic, though syllabically longer, re-
ply: "Beautlfully.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
seaweed In Commerce.

Il 10 always known that seaweed
contained large quantity Of iodine,
but today It is used in the manufac-
ture of certain kind of cloth, while
certain species are eaten under the
names Of "dulse." "stoke" and "cur-
rageen." Kelp is burned seaweed,
and Devonshire seaweed is used for
0 large number of purposes; there
fore, the seaweed gatherers Of today
are In q better position than ever
hAf0ra
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1913-01-24
He Knew Teacher.

"A small boy dropped into store
on the North Side on his way to
school to get some candy" says the
Holton Signal. while he was look
ing over the assortment displayed In
the case the salesman called his at
tention to some fresh lemon drops.
'Naw.' the boy said. Gimme some jelly
beans. ] want something the teacher
can't hear me eat. Teacher can hear
a feller eat lemon drops clear across
the room" Kansas City Star.