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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10
Mexican Pineappies.

pineapples are successfully slo" u
ave. the GuIf coast of the state ol
Vera Cruz, and several large iahu eoi,.
panies are growing them. Inc siius
sub-irrigated, slightly rolling Coast
lands. with the coast deWs anu ioS7'
make this section far superior W ny
foothills and mountain valleys oi eiie
west. where pineapples have peeii
cessfully grown for years AiohS o'o
hank of Lake Tamiahua an Anerie "a.
settlement, called Pineapple CITY. Is ."e
centre of the pineapple distrlc,.
principal varieties grown are Caoo no
JOS and Red Spanish.
The cost of clearing virgin lana anu
preparing it for pineapples is dpou'
$50 gold an acre. Cabo Rojos plants Ca,
be purchased for about s. thousahu'
making total cost of $40 gold an acre
planted. Red Spanish plants are scarce
and cost about $25 thousand, making
the total cost an acre about $l4o.
Pineapples commence bearing III
eighteen months, and with proper care
will be in full bearing in two years,
Each plant will produce at least one
pineapple year, rs per cent narhe..
able fruit being q low estimate
average of 1850 pineapples year. ine
average price of Cabo Rojo pineappies
is cents gold delivered at the planta-
tions, returning SIS gold an acre. Ine
total cost Of cultivation and harvest
ing does not exceed $50 gold an acre.
While the profits on ''pines" are not
as high as on some other products. yer
they are sure crop and a ready MAJ.
bet is always assured Well located
lands suitable for pifieapples can pe
had in 1000 acre tracts at about slc
gold an acre and in small tracts at
about 500 gold an acre-consuiar Re-
port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

The government inlan action brought
under the food and drugs act against
d Washington brewery is trying TO de-
termine just what may properly be de-
scribed as beer. Certainly some of the
fluids sold in prohibition state as
beer could not pass expert examina-
ion.-Waterville Sentinel.
We accept the word of the Sentinel
experts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

Figures of speech: | have an appe-
site like a horse. Really? Pass the
baled hay. please. Portland Express.
Might add four quarts oats, two
quarts cracked corn and two spoon
fuis condition powders,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

As the result of penny contributions
up and down the Maine Central Rail-
road. Joseph II. Brooks, the roadmas-
ter of the Brunswick division, is the
possessor of a rooster to preside as
head of his family of is hiddies. The
bird came from Steep Falls Monday
night, and he was sorry looking
specimen when he arrived, but it is
claimed by the donors that he's a real
blue-b blood and that his ancestors had
any bird of paradise trimmed for fair
on looks. For some time the tram
men have been figuring that Brooks
ought to have rooster and finally
they started petition in Portland,
the limit of the donation for each man
being cent. officials of the road
and employees signed, and the petition
went as far as Bangor. When some
thing more than dollar had been Sc
cured, the country was secured for a
rooster and just the bird to suit the
railroad men was found at Steep
Falls and straightway shipped to
Brooks. accompanying him was the
list of contributors a yard or more in
length.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

West Rockport correspondent OF
Camden Herald one would think the
rabbit would be exterminated judging
by the work Of the hunters here. Mr.
Simmans, who leads in the slaughter
is nearing the 60 mark, and there are
many others who have a large string
to boast OF, Bunny changed the color
of his coat too soon and his lines
have fallen in hard place. More
weasels have been seen and shot this
fall because of his white coat and no
snow to hide it,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

Tue total delay by troubles in cleo
.rcai apparatus last year on the thir-
.y-lhfee electric locomotives operating
IN New York terminal district of the
pennsylvania railroad amounted to
oiis thirteen minutes. The total mile
ase run OF these locomotives was 800,
Uo' including a mileage OF $4,000 for a
single one of the locomotives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

DIR. w. c. White. University OF
Pittsburg. says smoke is what makes
pneumonia in that city SO pecuiiariy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

Andrew Sockalexis of Old Town has
received his diploma or reward of
merit accompanied by a medal from
the Swedish government through the
hands of National Athletic Commits
sioner Sullivan of New York. 1t is d
very simple parchment much like a
college diploma but more expensive
and artistic. 1t is given to Mr.. Sock
alexis on account of his efforts and
good work done at the great Worlds
Marathon held in Stockholm last July.
He is very much pleased with it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10
Maine Gossip
Smile Whenever We Can.

When things don't go to suit you,
And the world seems upside down,
Don't waste your time in fretting,
But drive away that frown;
Since life is oft perpleXing,
IT'S much the wisest plan
TO bear ali trials bravely.
And smile whenever you can.
Why should you dread tomorrow
And thus despol today?
For when YOU borrow trouble
[ You always have to pay.
1t is q good old maxim
: Which should be often preached
Don't cross the bridge before you
j Until the bridge is reached.
You might be spared much signing
If you would Keep in mind
The thought that good and evil
Are always here combined.
There must be something wanting,
And though YOU roll i'm wealth,
You may miss from your casket
That precious jewel, Health.
And though you're strong and sturdy.
You may have an empty purse.
(And earth has many trials
Which | consider worse)
But whether JOY or sorrow
Fill up your mortal span
Twill make your pathway brighter
To smile whene'er you can.
Capt. Isaiah L. Chapman of Bucks
port celebrated his goth birthday on
Thursday. Feb 6. He is still hale and
hearty, and the last of the old-time
Bucksport ship masters who nayigat-
ed some of the finest ships that car
ried the American flag TO all parts OF
the globe. He was an expert navl-
gator and was offered the command OF
steamers, which he declined. He re-
tired from the sea % years ago AMI
for the past Is years has made his
home in Bangor with his daughter,
Mrs, Edgar f. Brewer, on Maple
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10

He is very much pleased with it.
One of our bird lovers reports that
"a brown thrasher has been seen about
town. says the Norridgewock cor
respondent of the Fairfield Journal,
which is something Very unusual for
this time of the year. They also. re-
port that wild geese have been seen
recently flying over on their way
north. 9iNe"t h
Mrs. Mary f. tRedlon) Knight one
of Cumberland eounty's bright old la
dies, celebrated, Thursday, at her
home in Dunstan her Goth birthday.
Many relatives and friends called on
her during the day, and she received a
shower of more than 100 postals, also
many presents. Mrs. knight was
born in the town of Buxton on Feb. G.,
1928, one of Is children of Sarah
tEmery) and Amos Redlon. She was
married in 1888 to James knight. In
lS45 they moved to North Scarboro.
Twelve children were born to them
and OF them nine are still living. Mr..
knight died about 2S years ago and
ABOUT SIX years ago Mrs. Knight
moved to Dunstan and has since made
her nome with her son, George w.
Knight. She is the Oldest resident of
Scarboro and is a third cousin to Cen
eral Hancock who served in the
Revolutionary War. She was former
~ member of the Baptist church in
south Gorham. but since moving to
ocarboro has been member of the
Methodlst church at Dunston She
mas 80 grandchildren, 81 great-grand-
chiidren and five great great gra nd
chiiuren, nearly all of them with her
cliilpreh, being present at her home
thursday to celebrate her birthday
Inc service of plate presented by the
state oil Maine to the battleship Maine
winch had laid in the mud in Havana
naroof Tor dozen years was recov-
erea when the ship was raised. II
was SO little injured that it has been
put IN fne condition and is the nu
cieus OF the collection in the navy de.
partment. This was the first service
gwen TO battleship, but others have
peeh given to ships now gone to the
JUNK heap. until now the department
mas collection valued at nearly hall
a million dollars.
Il oil
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-02-10
ODD FELLOWS HALL.

ASYLUM LODGE NO. 20 REGULAR
meeting Friday evening at 80 o'clock;
Friday evening, Fab "A. work in Second
"e7 JOHN C. HOwES. N. q.
f. f. WESTON, Sec.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
To Make Fe~.1S Tbrf0e

A PROPER understanding is the
 only secret of success with ferns. according to an authority on the sub ject. for. unless one knows the '-Whens'' and what to do's,'' there is little chance of successfully raising any kind of fern in the home. This understanding is simple and is summed up in these few words: Buy only from 8 reliable florist, have the soil used in repotting of the right kind. water properly. use the right manure and gas, the danger Of frost, of excessive dry heat, overwatertng and the repro ducing of new plants.
 Watering is the most important part in the care OF ferns and must not be overlooked at any time It is a known fact that nine out Of ten people let their ferns slowly die for want of wa ter. The effect of this dryness is de- cidedly noticeable upon the foliage. which turns a ye1lowish brown, be- ginning first the tips of the leaves and later extending all along the stem So often we hear people telling one another not to touch the fern leaves or they will die This is a foolish idea. This condition is not the result of handling. but of the lack of water or of a very dry atmosphere in the home. The proper way to water a fern is to stand it in a dish of water for half hour at a time. Let the water soak up through the jar, and then drain before
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17

placing in the usual position. Do not let a fern stand in water day after day. Such treatment will rot the roots off. causing the beautiful leaves to grow very yellow.
 There is no rule for watering plants, but with ferns twice week is ueces- sary, and as much oftener as they re- Quire In hot weather or in a home where 1t is very warm the earth dries out more quickly and the fern will want frequent light waterings. A glass Of water once or twice between the soakings will carry most plants along nicely. but use your own judg- ment and see to it that the soil Is al- ways more wet than damp. Never let it get dry.
 If possible keep a pan of water on the radiator or stove. as it is great help in supplying moisture to the air. This is a very decided benefit to furniture and plants of all kinds.
 During the winter months, or while the ferns are in the home, never use any ground bone or manure. Odorless plant foods are manufactured and are beneficial if properly used Repotted ferns do not require manure. and plant foods of any kind must not be used. Overfeeding produces the same results as oVerwatering; the plant soon turns yellow and dies. Yet any fern in good condition that has not been trans planted within . year can be fed to advantage.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
-SiG-SiG-Iie Practical and USeFEEf
PreSen8
T0E'06 N6~ 6EI VI aE7

A GURGLING hot water bag in itg nude state-ughI Doesn't it feel like something alive if it happens co touch your skin? Of course you en- deavor to put a towel about it each time you use it, but that towel has e treacherous habit of unwrapping when you least expect it. That is why specially made cover like the follow ing is such a handy and comfortable thing to have for the hot water bags
 Cut from a piece of white or cream flannel two pieces the shape of the hot
 water bag at the bottom, only slightly larger. The top of the flannel bag Co left wide, so that the rubber bag may slip into it easily. Lay one piece oE flannel upon the other, stitch tine bot tom and sides up by machine and bind the seam thus formed with white silk or linen tape
 The top of the bag should have e narrow casing stitched around the in- side about two inches from the edge. through which a drawing string of the tape is run to draw the bag about the neck of the bottle. The edge Of the flannel bag is pinlked or scaIloped with the scissors. The bag is now ready to receive the hot water bag It is, Of course, understood that such a bag will be of more harm than conveuiencs if not kept strictly clean Being oE white flannel it is easily laundered
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
FOR BLOND HAIR,

A GIRL who asks how to keep her
 hair a bright golden shade by nat uraI means is voicing the wish of many another lucky but apprehensive pos sessor of blond tresses.
 Golden hair requires the most care ful brushing and cleansing, and an in fusion of camonile flowers is said to make good shampoo for it. An effica- cious dry one is composed of alcoholic ammonia, half an ounce; tincture of quiIaia, the same amount; essence of wood violets. two drams, and alcohol sufficient to make eight ounces.
 The shampoo should be applied by rubbing 1t well into the scalp and dry ing the head with a rough towel No water ts required.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
Mark of KS1rerr0eaFfO1
 FL6uTeS
F8uTeS
NENENENNE

TSHE last word in the world of fash-
 ion, as far as the figure is concern ed, is what may very correctly bs termed the mark of fnterroEafion droop.
 The head inclines slightly forward Representing the top of the curve of the question marz), the shouldsrB and back form the rest of the curve. and from the waist downward is what might be called the ''shsnIC7 Of the point of interrogation
 When the mark of interrogation dg- ure is natural it 1s often quite pretty. One can realize easily enough the beauty of the "sIender- form which dropped like a lily on it's stem" as de- scrfbed by the romantic story writers of the victorian era The trouble ig that so few of these would be graco- fully fashionable dropping figures ars natural nowadays
 The reason may be that women arc more athletic. Exercise has straight ened their backs and strengthened their muscles, making the natural droop of the figure almost impossible Not very long ago girls were tncas- ing themselves in many boned corssts with stiff backs, which made ft almost impossible to do anything else but sit or stand bolt upright
 Today 1t is considered very un8tylLEn to be sttffened up. The more doppT one's figure the better. The only cor sets worn by fashionable women are made of broad ribbon, with scarcely a bone in them. They come just a. few inches above and below the waist lima, and their only practical use fs to keep the suspenders in position. Thess rib bon corsets are all very well for the ! girl who is slender or who has accus- toned herself to boneless stays from
 girlhood up. But if the figure loses its neatness in such a corset it fs the bet
 ter part of valor to abandon it. On
 the other hand, the old fashioned cor
 sets are not to be advocated All that
 is necessary to obtain the fashionable
 droop is enough support to keep the shoulders from rounding and make the waist appear several inches higher aG the front than in the back
 1 By all means cultivate the interroEa- ton figure if it suits you. which means l if it is natural, but don't, as you value your good appearance, affect ft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
~Soc6eT HdndKerc6ieF E
 Boz k
Boz
W1V1TWw1~%

HANDKERCHIEF boxes are lovely
 when they have a liberal amount of your favorite sachet sprinkled into their silk things Pity 'tts, its true, that this delightful odor loses strength, and one often is obliged to rip the entire sachet apart to supply the sweet scent The following suggestion for a practical Bachet box obviates all this annoyance:
 The shirred silk lining contains mar row. but deep. pockets. one on each Of the four sides, into which the sachets of white muslin are slipped. They can in thisWaX be-ealsily-.reneMed~ at will, and as the little bags are made Of such inexpensive material there is no re- gret about throwing them away
 To insure even a more lasting per- fume to the box the one in question was made from sweet grass basket. Nothing could be nicer for simple Christmas offering than this box.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
rHE JAPANEsE coLLAR.

TNHE Japanese collar is worthy oL
 more than a word of description for at the present moment its vogue ia tremendous. There is hardly a gar ment fashioned. from the most elabO- rate evening coat to the simple GrocEs that is not finished with this collar co least in a modified form On many of the coats it reaches high up over the ears, where it is pulled out to give an almost square effect at the back InL1 leaves space for the rufHes of the gown to be clearly visible and to keep them from being crushed The influence @ again seen in the tailored suit with the collar standing well out from the shoulder line. A trace of tt may even he seen in some of the evening gOWnn-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
T6e Upe~o~d Mo,,e1er71

NEARLY all the new coats have an ~ upward movement in front, and though it is so ugly in skirts it is cer- tainly rather pleasing in wraps, and. curiously. the more they cut away cloaks at the hem the higher and closer they bring them to the throat. which are so often costly finished by a band of fur at throat and sleeves. This means easy dressing for lazy folks. be- sides being a great saving in neckwear for the economical It is indeed likely to be a poor year for 5abots-
 Very picturesque are the cloaks of which one end is thrown over the shoulder like a scarf. A lovely model of this sort was seen a few days ago. It was of black mirror velvet and was edged with black fox. while the huff carried was of velvet and fox also.
 The cloak was cut like a shawl, but
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
KEROSENE AS A DRUDGERY
 LIGHTENER.

the cleaning properties Of kerosene. A rag saturated with it will clean sta- tfonary washstands, bathtubs and kitchen sinks. A little used in cold water for wiping up floors will remove the dirt and leave nice polish. It is good for floors made Of southern pine, and it keeps them in good condition Proportion, a tablespoonful to half pail of cold water. It is also excellent for cleaning Iinoleums and can be used either with or without water and in the water for cleaning woodwork
 If 1t is once tried by a housekeeper she win never be without a bottle or can of it kept where it is accessible.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17

~ HRISTMAS present making
 A has become a burden for
 G A many people. Instead of ap-
 ~sazaE| preaching the holiday season with peaceful and happy thoughts, as one should, one views it with alarm and fear. A lot of people exert them selves to meet the demands made upon them because they dare not throw off their self imposed shaclzles. And from franAincense to myrrh have de- scended to diamond necklaces and mo- torcars. By the way, speaking of jewels reminds one of the fact that stunning gifts are to be had this year in canoes Every now and then these stones come into favor and this season they are at the top notch of popularity. Pictured in the group are the new cameo ornaments which are to be found in the shops for holiday offer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
CAMEO EARRINGS POPULAR.

square satin edged mat for the library or tea table; also a lapel bouquet of French flowers for wear upon ones best coat or huff may be bought for the same small sum.
 The list is endless. Just try looking about and ask to see only the goods which sell for $1. You'll find yourself in a fascinating country while on this voyage of Christmas discoveries and one which will well repay the trouble and extra exertion of the search.
 DAPHNE DEAN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
BLACK WAISTS NOW.

A s a refreshing change from white
 waists the black lace waist, usually in chantiIly. is made over fleah color or white lining. which will give equally good service with a newer style. They are just as suited as white waists for wear with q suit of any color. There is a great variety of styles in these waists, some having the foundation of net, chiffon or lace in white. with the black chantilly lace in bolero or jacket arrangement, with the lower section of the sleeves and the front of the waist in white.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
cuRL EoR cHRIsTMAs cELERY.

no you curl your ce1ery7 If not you A should do so for Christmas. as e is very dainty served this way Just cut the stalks in two inch pieces. slig the ends of each across once oue-haf inch deep, and then cut down four or five times the same distance Throw it into cold water and in short time the edges will curl back Piled lightly in a cut glass dish these little curly cues are delightful to both eye and nalafa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17

silk embroidered with beads. The de- signs are taken from those on Persian rugs or haugiugs and are worked over with faithful attention to color and line with the beads. It must have been difficult for the manufacturers to get beads reproducing these effects, for the result is very faithful to the originals.
 E Another gift in the bag family is the small leather purse which fastens about the wrist with a leather bracelet and costs only 25 cents. This will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
PrefFTToeOeE,S A TeOoYG
 Mice Gif1g
rTPT~TE~U

THERE are any number of ways of
 beautifying the homely towel, and fin one of these forms towels make charming Christmas gifts. The time has passed when the housewife is con- tent with the neatly henmed towels that were the pride of our grand mothers.
 Now the linen huck must be orna- mented with handwork of some kind from a simple monogram to ornate cutwork of intricate design. For small
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17
so WHY FRETf

A RE the trains too slow for you7 Caesar, with all of his court. never exceeded the speed limit
 Are you hungry? Children in India are starving for want of crust of bread.
 Are you tired7 Why fret about ft2 Jacob was tired when he dreamed of the angels of heaven.
 Are you sick? Suppose you had lived 5000 years ago. when sickness was all most always fatal2
 Why fret7
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17

shoes and fiat white caps playing tag.
 The handles of the long shears are painted with figures of scolding house wives and village goss1ps and mucilage bottles ornamented with Dutch scribes. Stamp boxes are amusingly decorated with pictures of babies in arms wear ing garments of brightest hues.
 The wood used for these novel desk fittings is too hard to split, break or warp easily, and as it's surface is thick ly coated with varnish the pieces may be wiped with a damp cloth without
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17

tngs. And let me tell you cameo ear rings, the very latest fad, will please most any girl or young matron-
 Tango slipper buckles are going to be ''1ikable'' things for the Christmas stocking. and no prettier gift for a young woman could Santa Claus think of. A square buckle and an oval one of cut steel are illustrated, and two styles in rhinestones, one a tiny bow knot for a buttoned strap slipper.
 Then there are to be seen in the shops some new hand bags made of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-17

or girl and prove as great a conven- fence as the bracelet watch to a child OF a grOwnup.
 Desk fittings are always acceptable gifts. This year there are delightful novelties for the table desk of Dutch type in cream colored wood painted with figures of people in quaint array. Both sides of the handle and blade of a rather ponderous looking paper knife are decorated with figures of little girls and boys in dark red, bright orange and vivid blue garments, clumsy black