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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15


Dear Aunt Madge:
viii mention few of the birds here, Of
which the mocking- bird and the meadow
lark are the most interesting to me. They
are my favorites. My FIRST sleeping in open
air in hammock was especially restful be-
cause of the varied notes of the former and
the sweet songs of the latter, and even now
every morning, q: certain seasons. l awake to
be entertained and charmed by a chorus Of
bird notes clear and silvery. It makes q joy
GUS beginning to the new day for me, and
living seems worth while. can pray better
after listening to these sweet songs, and SO
feel better afterward.
Then we have big, black, faded black
bird. He is not handsome and he cannot
sing. He, like the crow, is a scavenger, and is
useful especially here. Years ago when many
cattle fell on the plains from disease or want
of feed and water, these birds picked their
bones; and many u wanderer man has had his
bones picked by this voracious bird. At one
time it looked to me that he was watching for
me to fall, as tottered near the fence of his
roosting.
There is another bird-a small bird, but
strong and spiteful-the butcher bird. Be-
fore knew him wondered how it happened
that there were many Lizards, horned
toads. bugs and birds pierced with and hang
ing to thorns of trees, and it was some time
before learned that this was the work of the
butcher-bird. o, he is cruel bird. don
like him a little Bit
And we have the pretty humming- bird
fitting from flower to flower, as does the
busy bee, and he works his pump in their
little wells 10 get the nectar. The oriole visits
our hollyhock under our dining room window
every year. We rejoice in thinking that it is
the same oriole coming to entertain us every
spring. So, with this spear in bloom, and the
bird, we have very pretty picture in a frame
before us, or in view, we partake of our
breakfast food". o, the flowers and the
birds! How could spare them? In this
land they are a JOY forever.
We have very many of the common, small
birds; some of them we like and welcome;
but there are some which are very destruc-
tive. We often wish that they were some.
where else. But, in the main, think we do
not understand of how great use most birds
are to us. Some ornithologist might open
our blind eyes in this matter, and then we
would love and protect the birds, even those
we class enemies. l believe that
everything that the Creator has made was
for good purpose. The trouble lies in our
ignorance of the purposes. o, we know SO
little of or about the great wholel SUSAN.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
MT. DESERT EERpu

Cecil Eldridge, OF Rumford Fs,s
ting bis aunt, Carrie Colby. vs.
Isaac Stanley, of Manset, is bpi,s,.
weir at 3. ). Jeiiison's shore.
Mrs. Fidelia Wooster and a friend, !,
wsltham, Mass, are at her home here VI
Leslie Newcomb, wife and son Edv.,.
OF Pennsylvania, are visiting a, :,
Wardwell's. l.
Mrs. Margaret Eidridge, of Rpm,,.,
Falls, recently made a brief visit with -
parents, A. l.. Colby and wife.
Winslow Kingmsn, wife and ds,,...
Carolyn, accompanied by Miss leigh,os
and Miss Boland, of Concord Jpnc,isn
Mass, are visiting Mr.. Kingman's sis,s..
Mrs. Louis Jordan and Miss Aryills R;n.
man.
July 49,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
COUNTY NEWS
M'KINLEY.

,s - t,.toi oir;gr
efrace oo'' Is s'N p'oseN
Wilson Gordius ana FANNY Arfisea
Tuesday from olamon.
Lawrence Kelley arrived last week for
the remainder of the summer.
urs t;,zia STANLEY visited friends and
ra,atives in Gloucester. Mass, and vi
c;,;,y recently.
-. -. 49, rrnasrwooa
80 49,. r,,,,o, have
lAhbt 80 SN'f'~N~- 49,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
NEW CENTURY, $50, pEDHAM.

New Century grange on July II took up
the topic of the advantages to the farmer
of the proposed rural credit system, and it
was discussed at some length. One point
brought out WAS the recognition by the
government Of the importance to the
nation OF the American farmer. Selec-
tions from photograph were enjoyed,
also solo by Alta Black, who responded
to an encore. Others gave readings,
stories or remarks. Several visitors from
other oranges were present.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
NORTH ORLAND.

Daniel Rogers has bought an automo-
bile.
Harry Carpenter and mother, OF Bridge
port, Conn.,, are visiting their aunt, Mary
Davis.
Frank p. Alley arrived July 6 with
his bride. They will spend few weeks
with his father, Llewellyn Alley.
Mrs. Winfield Patterson has returned to
her home in Derby, after few weeks here
with her grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Glib
bons, who has been ill.
July Is. B.
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mutual Benefit Column,
EDITED BIZ "AUsT MADGE"
It's Motto: "Helpfui and Hopeful"

The purposes of this column are. succinctiy
stated in the title and motto-tt Is for the mutual
benefit, and aims to be helpful and hopeful
Being for the common good. It is for the com
mon use-a public servant. putveyor OF In
formation and suggestion, medium for the In
terchange of ideas. IN this capacity soicits
Communications. and Its success depends largely
on the support given 1t In this respect Com
munications must be signed, but the name OF
writer will not be printed except by permission
Communications will be subject TO approval or
rejection by the editor of the column. but none
win be rejected without good reason. Address
all communications to
THE AMERICAN.
Ellsworth, Me.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
EAsTBRooK.
July ID.

Mrs. Hannah Springer is still very lon
Raymond Dyer, who has been .w.u
several years, is visiting his home here
Mildred Butler visited friends in CHI.
ton last week. Her sister, Mrs. F,sa
Abbott, kept house for her
Rev. w. E. Kirkpatrick and family n,
Fort Fairfield, were in town SATURDAY.
Mrs. Kirkpatrick was Miss Lucy Billing,
OF this place.
July IA cr,.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
stops Neuralgia-KiiIs Pain

Sloan's Eminent gives instant relief from
Neuralgia or Sciatica. 1t goes straight to the
painful part-Soothes the Nerves and Stops
the Pain. 1t is also good for Rheumatism,
Sore Throat. Chest Pains and Sprains. You
don't need to rub--it penetrates. Mr.. j. R.
Swinger, Louisville, KY. writes: ~ suffered
four months without any relief. 1 used
6loan's Imminent for two or three nights and
/ haven't suffered with my head since" Get
bottle to-day. Keep in the house all the
time for pains and all hurts. 25c., SOC. and
s1.00, at your Druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica salve for all Sores.
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among the 6ranssrs.

This column is devoted to the Grange, es-
pecially to the oranges OF Hancock county.
The column is open to all grangers for the
discussion of topics of general interest, and
for reports of grange meetings. Make letters
short and concise. All communications must
be signed, but names will not be printed ex-
cept by permission of the writer. All COM
mnnications win be subject to approval by
the editor, but none will be rejected without
good reason.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
Embellishments
COULD NOT
STAND ON FEET
Mrs. Baker So Weak-Could
Not Do Her Work-Found
Relief In Novel Way.
Adrian, Mich. - 81 suffered terribly
with female weakness and backache and

got so weak that l
could hardly do my
work. VIII en- l
washed my dishes /
had to sit down and
when / would sweep
the floor | would get
80 weak thatI would
have to get a drink
every few minutes.
and before l did my
busting Iwould have
to lie down. / got
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

Dear M. r. Friends;

Dear NJ. B. Friends:
1t gives me much pleasure to pass the
following letter on to you. Many friends
of EAST will gladly welcome her from
the Pacific shore, and her words of APP
proval of ''The Promised Land" are much
appreciated. When we realize how young
in years the author of the book is we may
expect other interesting volumes from her
pen. write advisedly ''young in years.,
but she has lived much.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
nAysrpE 47s. ELLSWORTH.

At the last meeting the grange was called
to order by the worthy steward, Hattie
Trim, and Brother Albert Garland was
called to the chair. After short business
meeting, the lecturer pro tenn. furnished q
program Of readings, stories, Rotations
and question: "Would not our grange
meetings be more interesting if held once
or twice a month instead Of every week?'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

Lucy Tapiey. Mrs. wasson h. -
three years of age, very smart ana a sa'y
Miss Ethel Stevens, Of Brockton ~ ~
and o. NJ. Perkins, Of springsels m ,,sssr
are guests Of Mrs. Maggie BIodget,' ''''
July IS. IT,.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
LAMoINE. 264.

The social hour held last Tuesday even
ing was great success, in spite OF a wet
night. Hearty sociability prevailed.
Punch and cake were served. There will
be no more meetings until the first of
August.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
FRECKLES


Now Is the Time to Get Rid of Those
Ugly Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need oil
feeling ashamed Of your freckles, as the
prescription othine-donble Strengths
guaranteed to remove these homeIy spots.
Simply get an ounce OF othine-douoie
strength-from any druggist, and apply
little OF it night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst
freckles have begun to disappear, while
the lighter ones have vanished entirely.
1t is seldom that more than an ounce IS
needed to completely clear the skin and
gain beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this Is sold under guarantee OIL
money back IL it fails to remove freeKies'
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15
You're Bilious and Costivei

Sick Headache, Bad Breath, Sour Stomach,
Furred Tongue and Indigestion. Mean Liver
a 25c bottle Of Dr.. Kings New Life Pills to-
day and empty the stomach and bowels Of
fermenting, gassy foods and waste. A full
bowel movement gives q satisfied, thankful
feeiing-makes you feel fine. Effective, yet
mild. Don't grippe. 25c-, at your Druggist.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve for Burns.
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GEN.
EAST sURRY.

EAST SURRY.
Robert Witham and NJ. ID. Chatto have
purchased cream separators.
Capt. Alden II. Mann and wife. a,
Bucksport, are at their summer home.
Mrs. Eta Billings, of North Penobscot.
with her daughter Marguerite, is visiting
relatives here.
July 10. {.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

Saturday evening, July Is, there will be
a box supper at the hall for everybody.
All the ladies are requested to bring box
of food with their name in it. This time
is for the public.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

RAINBOW. DOB. NORTH BRooKsvILLE.
July 8 about forty members were pres
ent. No program was presented. The
recess hour was spent in playing games.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

II only knew where the smiles were kept,
No matter how large the key,
Or strong the bolt, would try so hard
'Twould open know for me.
Then over the land and sea broadcast
I'd scatter the smiles to play,
That the children's faces might hold then
fast
For many and many day.
II knew the box that was large enough
To hold all the frowns l meet,
/ would like to gather them every one,
From nursery. school and street.
Then folding and holding I'd pack them in
By turning the monster key;
I'd then hire giant to drop the box
To the depths of the deep, deep sea.
Mrs. Jennie Byotrn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

Thursday, Aug. 27-Field day OF Han
cock Pomona at Bluehill mineral spring.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-07-15

GEoReErowS, MASS, July 6, 1914.
Dear Aunt Madee:
Again East is in New England, and the first
assurance of reaching this beloved land was q
large billboard, advertising the Boston
Herald, and the thought came to me, how
seldom read is this noted paper outside Of
New England.
West OF Chicago, rarely seen, and in San
Francisco hardly known, except as an ex-
change. My thoughts ran on, till they
reached our own county paper, and Aunt
Madge.
Leaving California in March, and not see
ing a home paper since then, you can
imagine how pleasant are Friday calls on
neighbor here, who is a subscriber to THE
AMERICAN.
Last week your letter 10 me was very inter
esting. your sketch of 1.-The Promised Land
especially so. A learned lawyer, born in
Maine, educated in Massachusetts, resident
in California, loaned me the book with the
remark: II call it padded book, and want
you to wade through it," This made me all
the more anxious TO read it thoroughly,
which we did aloud, and found it not only in
teresting but instructive, and decided that
we enjoyed the padding. / hope soon to read
"Those Who Knock at Our Doors, with as
great pleasure. Hoping soon to see you, as
ever, EAST.
We are glad to note that Aunt Sue and
her John are also East again, renewing
old friendships.
This is the season OF home coming,
although we do not hear as much about
Old Home week as we did when the idea
was first started some years ago.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
Open Column
That Class Memorial.

Editor of The Missourian: In a
recent visit to Columbia 1 walked
out to the farm. AS reached the
main entrance to the farm on Col
lege avenue, l noticed the two light
standards which were purchased as
class memorial of the agricultural
class of 1912.
l walked around both pillars, but
could not find plate or inscription
telling how they came to be there.
Also, despite the fact that l am not
an engineer, 1 could tell with the
naked eye that the south pillar was
out of plumb. Later inquiry devel-
oped the fact that it was only pos
sible to light one and that it had to
be turned on by a switch at the cor
ner and was on the city circuit.
This choice of a class memorial
was at the suggestion of Univer-
sity official, with the promise of a
brass plate at the base and Farm
ers ~" on the globes. 1t was an
ticipated that future classes would
add similar memorials, making a
white way to the main agricultural
buildings located on the farm.
The plan was and still is good.
If the lights can be placed on a |
University circuit, the cost will be
to the University. With
the fulfillment of the promise made
to the class of 1912, other classes
will in all probability continue the
plan, adding a beautiful and useful
to their atte ndance at the
University.
Alumni are sometimes criticised
Tor their lack of int crest in their
Alma Mater. The neglect of their
gift, the choice of W hich was sug-
gested by the Unive rsity, will GER
ainly not foster the ir interest.
lRMER 1912.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
The Public SObs,

Editor the Missorlrian:-Pub
sentiment seems to have swung
back in favor of the railroads. A
few months ago, the railroads indig-
nantly protested to governors and
to whoever would listen to them,
against the prosecutions" of the
public. The public not only had
turned cold shoulder to them, but
was showing them around, so they
said.
After finding their howls brought
no relief, the railroads wisely be-
gan to court tickle public favor
through publicity work. They sent
out soothing love ballads in paid
advertisements.
The public, when she melts, is
worse than a penitent bride the
minute after she has decided not
to go home to mother because she
discovers John can read the Taper
through without kissing her after
each comma. The public never
sniffs; she sniffles When she
would smile, she outlaws. She has
all melodrama heroines backed off
the billboards when she sobs.
The vote on the proposed Full
Crew Bill shows how the wind has
shifted. 1t is right and just to be
fair with the railroads. But there
is no reason at all why Miss Pub
lie should soak all the starch sout
of Beau Railroads shirt bosom will,
her tears of penitence.
Just remember that the big cut
ting down on expenses the railroads
are crying attention to is begun at
the bottom. When railroads re-
duce expenses they start with the
men who handle the picks and
shovels. In many places, where
tnere were gangs of ten men keep
ing in condition the track you ride.
over, there are now about three.
Every time you click over the rails
you run a ri SIX of hitting a piece of |
track which, because. of lack of at
IGNITION, may hurtle you into the
arms of railroads claim agent.
A $50 clerk chopp ed off here, a
1ozen or 50. fewer men to handle |
he orders which keep your engi-
1eer from plowing into another
rain, ten OF twenty of the men who
'ut the engines in shape to give
'ou a swift and safe trip laid off |
ndeffihitely-there is where the
having of expenses begins.
You haven't heard of any of the
'ig men with their big salaries
living up their mansions for bun
allows have you? None of the va
ious cousins and nephews for
whom. soft jobs are said to he Gre
ted have asked to be put on yonr
flee force after the first of the
ear. have they?
That's all. Be fair to the rail-
oafls. But let's keep away from
he mourners' bench. FL
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
The Literary Trawler
From Truth to Falsehood.

Truth is the element of life, yet
if a man fastens his attention on a
single aspect of truth and apply
himself to that alone for long
time, the truth becomes distorted
and not itself, but falsehood, herein
resembling the air, which is our
natural element and the breath of
our nostrils, but If stream be d.
rected on the body for time it
causes cold, fever and even death.
How wearisome the grammarian,
the phrenologist, the political or
religious fanatic, or, indeed, any
possessed mortal, whose balance is
lost by the exaggeration of single
topic. 1t is incipient insanity
Emerson.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
200 EARN Diaries, for Farmers.

The farm management depart
ment of the College Of Agriculture
has just received 200 farm record
books, "The Farm Diary from the
printer. These are reprints, but
much improved over the old ones.
These books are used by farmers
who cooperate with the College of
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
The Savitar Board Replies.

Editor the Missourian:-An arti-
Gle signed "a Senior and raising
certain questions in regard to the
Savitar appeared in the open col
umn of the University Mis- sourian
for December 2. The writer seems
especially concerned over the re-
port that the editor and the busi-
ness manager OF the Savitar are TO
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
Christmas Sale.

Miss Kitty Price will Fave a sale
of the latest novelties and Christ.
mas articles at Miss Fannie San
ders, 7O4 Maryland Place, Thurs
day and Friday afternoons and
evenings. December 3rd and 4th.
ADV.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

Prof. E. B. Branson says that wa
ter is flowing to us at the rate of
a mile a year and that what we are
using now started fifty years ago.
Now If someone will just go to the
source. write something on a piece
of paper. cork it in a bottle and
start 1t flowing this way.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
THREE RELIEF FUNDS.
Can you keep them straigh

Can you keep them straight
these various relief funds?
With pleas for contributions to
the Belgian Relief Fund and the
American Red Cross Fund and
pleas for the purchase of Red
Cross Seals coming at the same
time, one is likely to become con-
fused.
The Belgian Relief Fund was
started by Cornell University for
the purpose of buying food and
clothing for the Belgians. Friday
is Tag Day for ii.
The American Red Cross Fund is
for the purpose of providing anes-
thetics, bandages and other medI-
cal appliances in order that the
doctors and nurses can give proper
treatment and care to the wounded
soldiers. Contributions may be
made at any time directly to the
American Red Cross, Washington,
d. C.
The sale of Red Cross Seals is
for the purpose of raising money
with which to combat tuberculosis
in this country. Part of the money
spent for these Christmas stick
ers" will do its work right here in
Columbia.
All this may seem to be a multi
plicity of things to give to, but the
conditions are most unusual, the
causes most worthy, and it is ev-
eryone's duty to give. Place your
self in the other mans shoes for
moment Suppose you were a Bel
gian and that through no fault of
your own, your home was broken
up and that you we're starvina or
'reezing- to death. Have you ever
heard Civil War veteran tell how
wounded men were held down, rop-
ed down, while their arms and legs
were rudely and quickly amputated
without the use of chloroform?
Suppose you were soldier today.
If wounded you probably would
have to undergo much the same |
treatment. Suppose you were a
victim of tuberculosis and had to
give up your work, plunging your
family into debt, possibly want. In :
any and all of these cases would
you Lot feel entitled to help?
Then do not balk at helping the
'ther man. If you can give freely
Q all causes, do so. If to give to !
III You have to give less to each, @
10 so. If you can't give to all, then b
i've where you think the money
will do the most good-but give. =
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

Four men were arrested and fined
81 and costs each for sleeping in
school building every night for a
week. At that it was a mighty cheap
hotel bill and they got the pick of
the rooms.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04
Agriculture in keeping farm rec
ords-
Former Student to Return.

Charles Clark, ex-'14. of Neosho,
Mo-, will return to the University
next semester. Mr.. Clark has been
doing railroad construction work
in Florida for the last two years.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

1t is officially given out that Sun
day School lessons are being more
universally studied than at any
other time during the past year.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

An editorial in the st. Louis Re-
public says: ''The football fan of
Missouri is not interested in
ethics" Is this true? And after
all these years!
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

To the good women who have
had husbands march down the
church aisle and out into the street
urseling yards of string in order
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

Success follows hard work, but
just because you are working hard,
don't sit down and wait for it.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

IT is hard to convince the fresh
man or sophomore that there is no
class distinction in this country.
University Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1908-1916, 1914-12-04

to show the awed congregation
how much money is spent on chew
ing gum each year. how sweet must
be the war tax which is threatening
to stop the sale of that commodity!