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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
THE WHOLE BODY
NEEDS PURE BLOOD

The bones, the muscles, and all the
organs of the body depend for their
strength and tone and healthy action
on pure blood.
If the blood is very impure, the
bones become diseased; the muscles
become enfeebled, the step loses its
elasticity, and there is inability to
perform the usual amount of labor.
The skin loses its clearness, and
pimples, blotches and other eruptions
appear,
Hoods Sarsaparilla makes pure
blood. It is positively unequaled in
the treatment of scrofula and other
humors, catarrh, rheumatism, dys,,
pepsia, loss Of appetite, that tired
feeling. Be sure to get Hoods and
get it today. All druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs George Ware returned the first
of the week from a visit with her sis
ter in Hallowell
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Fairgrieve
are expected home Friday from a visit
with relatives in Wilton.
Miss Theresa Spooner is passing a
few days in Augusta with the family
of her nephew, Blaine Spooner Viles.
John Vigue is passing the holiday
in Gardiner. his wife having preced-
ed him there for a visit with relatives.
Isadore Paikowski is taking the
place of Manager Barker at Green
Bros. store during the latter's absence
in Massachusetts.
Mrs. William Simpson and child
have returned to Bridgeton, accom-
panied by Mrs. Adam Simpson, who
will remain there for about one week.
Mrs. Ellen S. Allen accompanied h.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron J. Smith are
passing Thanksgiving with the family
of Major NJ. B. Campbell in Haver-
hill, Mass. They will later go to
Boston.
Mrs. Ernest Ayore left Wednesday
for Boston to join Mr. Ayore and prob
ably remain until Christmas. Mr.
A4ore, who is a travelling salesman,
has a Massachusetts territory during
the winter and he and Mrs. Ayore plan
to spend the greater part of the sea
son in that state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 96. 1914
Common Sense in Use of
Highways

We people of America have always
been tenacious of our rights in the
public highways This feeling is en-
phatic enough TO indicate that the
princes and lords who ruled our an
cestors. may have been very niggard-
" in allowing the ordinary citizen
the use of the roads of those days
which were then held to belong 10 the
aristocracy 1t is wise policy ana
a thoroughly settled one to grant the
use of public thoroughfares to all alike
for every reasonable purpose. There
is one use we make of them, however,
which at times becomes an almost un-
bearable nuisance, namely: moving
buildings through the public streets
Before the days of telephones and
other forms of electrical transmission
the inconvenience was confined TO
blocking the highways against other
travel. Nowadays the passage of
building through any section, democrat
ICES for time the electric light and
telephone service to the inconyeni-
ence of hundreds of people, and in
reference with all kinds of business.
The electric light and telephone com
panies are subject to good deal OF
expense, and the highway itself is Of
ten damaged in the operation.
The building in its new location is
usually an undesirable feature. Only
the lighter and cheaper buildings can
be moved and they usually disagure
the locality where they are finally
landed. They are rarely worth after
transferring, what it would cost tC
move them, plus the expense which
the public service companies are pu
to in the matter.
1t may be public economy in an oc'
casional instance to allow a building
to be thus moved, but no man Should
be granted the privilege without ap
plication to the municipal officers. whC
before issuing permit, should give
a hearing at which all interested par
ties might be heard Skowhegan or any
other town is fully empowered to
regulate the matter by municipal
statute, and something similar to the
following article should be passed at
our next annual town meeting.
Any person, firm or corpora
ton desiring to move a building
through any street or streets of
Skowhegan, shall make applica-
ton therefor to the selectmen,
who shall order a hearing, due
notice whereof shall be given.
After such hearing the munich
pal officers may grant a permit
under such restrictions as theJ
deem proper, and they may de-
mand, if they see fit, bond with
sufficient sureties to idemnify the
town for any loss sustained by
reason of such moving.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
Trust Companies of the United States

Under the above heading the United
States Mortgage and Trust Company
of New York has recently issued a
very handsome volume, their annual
compilation of the trust companies of
this country One of the tables gives
the aggregate resources of the trust
companies of this state at s5S,933,515
Among these is mentioned our local
institution, The Skowhegan Trust
Company, which in September showed
resources of $951,285. The preface
of the volume above mentioned con-
tains the following statement.
THE substantial increase of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our relatives and
friends for their sympathy and aid
during our recent bereavement and to
assure them that their kindness will
always be remembered
Mr.. and Mrs, Raymond A. Dumont
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward ]. Dumont
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. r. Dumont
Miss Marie Therese Dumont
Mr.. and Eugene A. Dumont
Skowhegan, Me-, Nov. 26, 1914
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
Engagement Reported

1t is reported that the engagement
has been announced of DR.. e. M.
Wing of North Arson, a prominent
Somerset county physician. to Miss
Nellie Porter of the same town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26

Sorosis will hold its next meeting
on Monday evening, Nov. Both. instead
Of Tuesday Mrs. George H. French
of Portland will speak on Things
Worth While" This meeting will
be held in the parlors of the Congre-
gational Church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26

Advertisements in this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
25 cents four times for so cents Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
Ing lines reckon on an average of
words. Stamps taken
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26
Are You
Prejudiced ?

Are you worrying along with an or
binary flour simply because it costs
little less, or because someone told
you it was good ? Buy
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Best Xmas gift. This paper, one
year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26

have a large stock of rubbers which we
are closing out at very low prices
Stanley Harlow & Hight Depot Store
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husband Is somewhat out Of health,
wants chance where they can earn
little more than their board. She
is capable of doing the housework and
the husband Is able to do light chores.
Independent-RepO Employment
Agency.
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Try BIG 10 Flour on our guarantee
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LIVE POULTRY wANTE,

LIVE FUV LTNh WANTED--Tf You
have any poultry let me know, please
bring tt nm to the house or drop me a
postal. l also buy junk of all kinds.
rags. rubbers and old iron. / pay the
market price delivered at 9 Heselton
St, Skowhegan, Me, j. S. Goldberg. tf4G
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-11-26

THE JUDKINS HOMSTED, High ST..
for sale. House fitted for two com
plete tenements. Large corner lot
Stable and Garage. Sure TO increase
in value. DR.. II. c. Taggart, Show
hogan. 4w47
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
CHALLENGING AN OLD FLAG
RANT ABIfSE

The report of the California rail-
road commission on the Pullman por-
ter service, with its tip system, is a
refreshing and pleasant surprise. The
commission has been giving a good
account OF itself and winning tributes
from all sides. 1t is bold and strong
enough TO challenge an abuse that has
seemed to meek, long-suffering trav-
elers part OF the order of the universe.
Yet is there anything in the least rad
zeal in the commissions Ultimatum?
Why should a powerful and pros
porous public utility corporation stick
TO so abOminable and inexcusable a
system as that justly and roundly de-
nOunced in the report? And why
should its lawyers attempt to deceive
the public by sophistry and worse?
The Pullman porter tipping system
should follow the rebate, the pass and
the other reformed or to-be-refOrmed
evils into the chamber of horrors?
The time for such vicious practices is
past. We may have TO endure the tip
ping nuisance in other places, but a
common carrier should pay living
wages and charge living rates Of fare.
Chicago Record Herald.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

The Mexican threat To invade and
recover the territory included in the
state of Texas is amusing for it's pre-
sumption but tragic in the inevitable
consequences of attempting 20 carry
out so foolhardy a plan. The state of
Texas has become an empire in itself
and if necessary could defend itself
against more formidable invasion
than any Mexico could send against it..
This vast territory has been con-
tested territory on a number of occa-
sions. In written history it was first
an object Of conquest between the
French and Spaniards in the extension
Of their respective boundaries in North
America The Spahiards finally pre-
vailed and for more than a century
held undisputed possession through the
influence Of their missions. The first
civil settlement was made in 1880 by
Canary islanders. who located at Bejar.
This villa, the mission of San Antonio
de Nalero. the Alamo. and the pre-
sidio &C san Antonio de Bejar. were
the original elements of the city of
San Antonio.
IN 1910 "A series OF instructions be-
gan against the Spanish government
eliminating in 1921 in the independ-
ence Of Mexico. The movement OF the
Anglo-Americans into Texas began to-
ward the close of the eighteenth cen
fury. It consisted at first Of a series
of invasions. which were followed by
a peaceful influx OF immigrants con
Quoted I'm groups by contractors Eric
ton with Mexican government culmi-
mated in a revolution in 1856. which
made Texas an independent republic.
The event of this war most familiar
TO Americans was the defense of the
Alamo by 1S3 Texans. who held of
Gen Santa Anna's army of several
thousand MeNicans until all OF the
brave soldiers were killed
Texas remained independent FOR
nearly two years; hut in 1915 prudent
" became a part OF the United States
10y annexation. Tt is "a notable his
torical fact that though the gulf ports
OF the state were occupied by federal
troops during the civil war they did
not penetrate the interior. Texas has
p fghting population. a spirit created
by its exposed position on the Mexican
border and its troubles with the In
dian tribes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
SCHOOL DRESS.

Here is a new use for educational
funds. The board Vf education OF
San Francisco is to buy the makings
of gowns 10 be worn by the girl grad
yates Of one of the city schools this
year. and if the plan works we'll will
hereafter include all of the schools.
The girls are to make the gowns and
they are 10 be made plain with long
sleeves so that expensive gowns will
be unnecessary. A member Of the
board will select the materials and
make the purchases. Ordinarily this
action Of the san Francisco school
board would he called faddy but it is
recognized as a demonstration Of the
movement TO simplify dress in the
public schools and maintain democ-
racy among the pupils. We are dis
cussing it here under a somewhat diff
ferent phase and in most cities the
question has come up in one form or
another
In the present stage Of the agitation
something or nothing may come of it.
/ The result will depend largely upon
home influences. If parents see the
wisdom of curbing the desires of their
children for inery while in school
fsOmething may be accomplished.
Otherwise school authorities will have
hard time effecting a reform without
| resorting to arbitrary rules. 1t is a
matter in which parents should CO.
operate for the good of their children
whether they are able to wear finery
or not.
The plan of using public money TO
purchase graduating gowns now being
experimental with by the San Fran
cisco school authorities IS not likely to
meet with popular approval. That is
not what school taxes are levied for
and il opens the way for expenditures
which might easily become burden
on the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
MEET THE ISSUES.

There is no good reason why con-
gress should not vote on prohibition.
suffrage or any other question affect
ing the welfare OF the country. That
is what congress is for. These ques-
tons should be disposed OF when they
come up. not postponed merely for the
convenience Of members.
The security Of members in their
seats is OF less importance than the
determining Of issues which affect the
policies Of government. These issues
should not be lodged for the sake Of
continuing any man in office What
ever congressman or others may think
OF them they are entitled 20 consider
alton. The man who has not by this
time formed an opinion as 20 the wis
dom OF prohibition and suffrage. or
who having formed such opinion is
afraid 20 express il with his vote is
hardly worthy OF a seat in congress.
This is not "A period Of straddling.
That ancient practice is no longer
popular The people are insisting up
on knowing where their representa-
tives stand Prohibition and suffrage
are issues which cannot be lodged in
fairness and justice and The people
have no desire that they shall be
lodged They cannot be settled by
temporizing with them.
This may he an inopportune time for
final action on either of the issues
named That is a question which must
be left largely TO the consideration of
congress If the time is inoppOrtune
let congress take the proper action
rather than attempt to sidestep the
duty The persistence with which pro-
hibition comes up al every session and
the strength suffrage has gained in the
minds of the people max; il almost
imperative that congress should act
ON these two questions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
CROP PROSPECTS BRIGHT.

Still the crop reports are all that
could reasonably be asked. The prom
Use OF a harvest which will mean
much TO the country is far better than
il usually is at this time of the year.
The condition OF winter wheat con-
t.nueS 10 justify sanguine predictions
Of a record yield. II is probable that
the harvest of that great bread grain
viii be the best We have ever known.
oats have the benefit Of a favorable
start in extensive districts where SOW
ing has been nearly or cutie finished.
Winter rye. a comparatively small
crop. shares the promise Of wheat. In
no instance does the crop outlook
point to scanty harvest.
These facts mean much for the
cOuntry's prosperity and welfare If
the present promise OF the crops shall
be realized. il will go far toward insur-
ing good times. The fields are still
the foundation on which rests great
part OF the business OF the American
people. and upon the crops depends. in
large measure. the industrial and com
mercial record OF the year.-Cleveland
eaQer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
THE TT" HABIT.

No man is indispensable The world
will continue 20 wag on in the same
queer old way after you are dead Just
as il did before you were born.
Thrust your finger into the ocean,
draw il out, and II there remains a
hole IL will be the measure Of your Ill
innate Importance.
So. men and brothers. for heaven 5
sake. don't get the II habit.
Really biz men don't have 10 put on
"side" They're so interested in their
work and so conscious Of the immen-
sity OF what they don't know and can't
do that they haven't time 10 waste on
being stuck up because Of what they
do know or have done
Great men are always simple men:
that IT, II they're great and sane. once
in a while earth spawns an egomaniaC
freak like Napoleon whose self-con-
ceit and hauteur are as colossal as is
his genius But they're the rare eX-
ceptions The run Of men who are
truly great are as truly simple and
humble Witness Lincoln Edison
Darwin and all the great musicians,
painters and poets.
II you really art IT, you won't need
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

Our grandmothers used 10 believe in
rocking babies. walking with them.
jumping them up and down. clothing
them too warmly. feeding them all
sorts of things when they were very
little. letting them taste OF everything.
giving them comforters TO suck 10 keep
th~m quiet. etc.-and a great many
OF their babies died-a great many
more than die today since doctors
and nurses have been learning better
ways to take care Of babies, and teach
ing them 10 mothers.
Your neighbor will sometimes ad-
wise you TO give patent medicines to
your baby. and all sorts of patent
baby foods.
Only a doctor knows what food to
give your baby-and when TO give it.
Neighbors Will advise YOU 10 give
all sorts OF drugs 10 your baby when il
is sick
Never give medicine unless a doc
tor tells you to. Many different kinds
of sickness look alike TO people who
have not studied diseases.
Drugs that Will cure one baby, will
kill another baby.
Only the doctor knows which is
which
Only the other day I learned of a
woman who had a blind baby because
she thought a neighbours grandmother
knew better than doctor. Her baby
had sore eyes. a doctor gave her an
eye wash and told her how 10 use il.
The next day the neighbours grand
mother came in and saw the babys
sore eyes. She told the mother TO wrap
a cabbage leaf over the baby's eyes. so
the mother threw the doctors wash
away and did as the old woman told
her. When the doctor called again tho
hx~fC-
to save them.
If your baby is sick call a doctor
right away
Keeping the babies we'll is the most
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

HAPPILY. we sometimes think. We
have never been subjected TO that state
of doubt and uncertainty. if not mis-
givings, which we are persuaded
must precede the choice of an auto
mobile. That is one of the anxieties
of life we have escaped. though we
presume, should occasion offer, we
would be as ready as others 10 en-
dure it. And yet we would be tempt
ed to follow the example OF one who
patiently waited until his friends had
had their experience and then availed
himself of it,
WHEN the cares Of state have been
dismissed from his mind and he sinks
10 slumber beneath his tent on the
v hite house lawn IL would be difficult
To imagine the presidents rest dis
tUrbed by haunting dreams. The
balmy breath of spring and the per-
fume of flowers waited TO his nOstrils
should be a sOporific proof against the
II oubles Of the day. He rises in the
morning refreshed and renewed and
with strength TO combat the combined
forces OF congress and Mexico.
WE are devoting more space than
usual to the proceedings Of congress
today. but there seems to be occasion
for the purpose of enlightening our
readers as TO why we have senators.
We lift this from the Congressional
Record
Mr.. Chamberlain (when his name
was called). I have a general pair
with the junior senator from Pennsyl-
vania CMr. Oliver. In his absence
withhold my vote.
Mr.. Clarke of Arkansas (when his
name was called. l have a pair with
the junior senator from Utah (Mr.
sutherland. 1 observe that he is not
present, but | transfer my pair with
him to the junior senator from South
Carolina (Mr. Smith, and vote.
vote yea"
Mr.. Dillingham; Cwhen his name
was called). l am paired on this
question with the senior senator from
Maryland (Mr. SMITH. but | trans
fer that pair to my colleague (Mr
Page) and vote may"
Mr.. James (when his name was
called. l transfer the pair which
| have with the senator from Massa-
chusetts (Mr. Weeks TO the junior
senator from Nevada (Mr. Pittman)
and vote. | vote yea"
Mr.. Johnson Cwhen his name was
called. / have pair with the Junior
senator from North Dakota (Mr
Gronna). l transfer that pair TO the
junior senator from Virginia (Mr
SWANSON and vote yea"
Mr.. Walsh (when the name of Mr.
Myers was called). My colleague (Mr
Myers is absent on account Of sick
ness He is paired with the senator
/ from Connecticut (N1r. McLean).
Mr.. O'Gorman (when his name was
/ called). I am paired with the senior
senator from New, Hampshire (Mr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

important thing.
In some OF my later talks ] am GO
ing TO give you still more rules for
guarding babies health before there
is anything the matter with them.
But I know many an unhappy
mother is saying right mere. Well
that is all very well. Ny baby is sick
already I want 90 know how TO tell
when ne isn't we'll"
Il can't always get a doctor right
away"
Il can't 50 10 a doctor every day."
What should I do while waiting for
q doctor"
How can tell whe~ I ought 20
see a doctor right away?"
SO before I 80 any farther i am go
ing 90 give YOU few simple rules on
how 10 tell when baby isn't just right
and what 20 do about IT,
Here are some OF the signs that
/ baby isn't feeling well:
IF a hahy's skin is hot and dry he
may have a fever Go To doctor az
once an find out. Fever always U0a3ts
tror3le and need OF doing something
at once.
If baby vomits there Is something
wrong. That usually means nature is
trying 10 get rid OF something that
isn't right. Perhaps 10 only means
YOU have fed your baby too much. III
that is SO YOU ought 20 know il. over
/ feeding is very dangerous 20 a baby.
II baby vomits take il TO a doctor
Copyright. 1914. by T.. =. Jordan.
New York City,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
On the Wings of the Morning.
WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

the last. There was the little peasant
boy at the end of a wood; there was
GrOuchy, tagging, laundering: there
was Butcher, coming with the speed
and ferocity of a tempest; there was
the rain, and the sunken road-it was
written. And yet we must not detract
from the genius or the courage of the
Iron Duke. His nation honored him,
and history has placed the bay on his
brow. In company with that strider
of the nations who opposed him, he
long ago is dust; and still we hear the
thunder of guns, the crashing of arms,
near at home and across the seas.
Times and conditions change; but men
change little.-Dayton Journal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
Twenty Years Ago
Reminders From the Columns
Of The Daily Times.

Mrs. Dr. Chapoton is here from De-
troit
Miss Josie Reed Of Springfield. H..
is visiting Miss Maude Oren.
Mrs. Kirby and daughter. Sadie. left
today for Eureka Springs, Ark
DR.. J. A. Varier received word today
from near Bourbon. that his mother is
seriously ill.,
About $50 men and a dozen dogs
were afforded a fine entertainment on
y. Main ST this afternoon when q trap
containing nearly 40 rats was opened.
Mrs. Charles Arthur Carlisle enter
tanned at luncheon this afternoon.