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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

Henry Howard, owner of Thorne's
Head, on the Kennebec, below Bath, is
lover of nature and takes commend
able pride in the beauty of the pines
in his big grove. He has refused
tempting offers of lumber operators to
cut down the pines there and has
cleared from underbrush 80 or 40 acres
of the grove. When asked why he did
not advertise in the New York papers,
sites there for summer homes, he re-
piled that he rather liked the idea of
keeping the grove to enjoy himself.
Thornes Head is a highland overlook
ing and jutting out into both the Ken
nebec at the Narrows and Whiskeag
creek. 1t is one of the most beautiful
groves of pines left standing on the
river. Mr.. Howard plans to eventu-
ally clear from underbrush every acre
on the head.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

r. 3. cAPEN REBEkAH LODGE NO.
90, l. o. o. F. meets End and 4th Wednes-
day evenings at 730 O'Clock.
EDITH II. CURRIER, N. G.
SADIE Z. METCALF. Rec. Sec.
nl.nc 1.rr
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

For Personal Use" was the inscrip-
ton on two barrels seized at the New
York steamer at Portland by Depu-
ties Doughty and Hermann Monday
Upon examination it was found that
each barrel contained 200 half-pint
bottles of whiskey. Just who the per-
son was who was TO get the shipment
was not learned, for nobody had come
to claim it. The two barrels were cart
ed to the rum room.
Bath Times: Sunday visitors to the
Dyke smelt city were interested and
amazed to find nearly 200 shelters on
the ice and 200 or 300 men and boys
busy hauling in the smelts. Officer
Mel Rice and his son Howard were
among the visitors and they tried their
luck. They were high liners with 50
smelts to bring home, some nine
pounds. At the Gut below is another
smelt city. Here, fishing on the edge
of the channel, Arthur McCallom has
been averaging daily catch Of 80
pounds, which he has been shipping to
Boston with good returns. Most of
the smelters, it is alleged, have been
averaging on these smelling grounds
from Is to rs pounds day. Jacob
Wheeler Saturday brought over for
MS days fishing. Is pounds of the sill
very fish. Years ago the fishermen
used to have regular shanties in which
were cooking stoves and hunks and the
huts had double floors. Nowadays the
houses are mere shelters of framework
covered with cloth and inside an oil
stove. The men for the most part do
not remain over night, but make morn
ing trips across the river to the Wool
wich fishing grounds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

U. o. G.. C, MORRILL, CON-
mandery. No. 326, u. o. G. c. Regular
meetings. second and fourth Tuesday
evenings at 7.30 o'clock at Golden Cross
hall. z
LET'rIE l.. WING, K. r.
w. E. CLoUGH, f. K. r.
m -w-f .
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-02-04

cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So. X. p.
Regular convention every Wednesday
evening Meetings commence at 7.3o.
CHAS Z. PEASE, C.. c.
GEO E. FRYE. K. of r. and g.
n-tu-wed If
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
How to Utilize Space.

A remarkable idea has just been
patented. 1t is Il very simple one. but
II about which every one is asking.
''Why did We not think of it be%fore:"
We all know that in very tiny houses
there is a lack Of cupboard accommo-
dation for the keeping Of clothes. The
cupbOards seem to have been alto.
gether forgotten by the architects OF
these modern residences.
An ingenious Frenchman has found Il
way Of getting over this difficulty.
He has had the staircase built in his
house in such a II that each stair
can be used as a drawer. The drawers
are not wide enough to keep dresses
and skirts in. but blouses. gloves.
brushes. combs and all sorts of odds
and ends which take up Il lot of room
can be easily stored away in the stair
case.
The handles are the tinicst. quaintest
little things imaginable. 1t seems funny
to see handles on the stairs. but still
one gets used to that in time.
After all. comfort is the chief thing
at least. so the Frenchman who in
vented this moved continuance seems
to think.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
How to Protect the Party Gown.

Nearly every girl realizes that the
average party gown gets more hard
usage when hanging in the crowded
wardrobe than while it is being actual
ly worn. AS most girls have far less
wardrobe space than they need. the
best means of protecting the party
frock from contact with the workaday
garments is to make Il special cover for
it Of lawn. dimity. muslin or !; similar
dainty and sheer material.
Having measured the length of the
gown from shoulders to skirt hem.
take two full widths of the chosen GOV
ering material and shape an end OF
each one Of them into shoulders and
the half of Il neck.
These shoulders and the long straight
sides Of the cover are then scanned
together. the bottom is hemmed. the
neck is neatly bound with ribbon bow
ed in front ut the top of two short
silken cords from which depend two
small square or oval sachets. When
the gown is adjusted to it's individual
hanger and the muslin covers drawn
smoothly over its folds and draperies 1t
is in Il condition to be as nicely kept rs
it is possible to keep any unlocked
garment
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29

ent or has been present in cattle or
hogs, or both.
+ i f.
CAUSE-Tuberculosis is caused by
q minute vegetable micro.organism
known as the bacterium tuberculosis.
This organism is strictly parasitic
and does not find conditions favor.
able for growth outside of the animal
body. Sunshine is very destructive
to these germs, but they may live in
the soil, where they are protected
from sunshine, for a number of years.
!. !. +
SOURCE OF iNFECTION-The dis.
ease or infection may be transmitted
direct from a tuberculous fowl tc
healthy ones, but it is undoubtedly
more frequently spread through the
foodstuffs, which are obtained through
the droppings of tuberculous cattle
or hogs. The d%roppings of the cis.
eased birds contain the germs which
serve as a means of disseminating
the disease through the entire flock.
Some of the outbreaks have been
bro:Elt to notice through the finding
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
Caused Domestic Trouble

congressman a. T. Smith from Ida.
no tells a good story on a fellow out
III MS state who married a lady who
possessed as much money as she did
temper. And it was not long after
the marriage that the wife commenc-
ed gently insinuate that she was the
better-half financially, as we'll as in
every other respect.
1t was her money that bought
the new wagon, that lifted the mort
gage, that fixed the roof on the barn,
that got a new Gov and that settled
the bill at the crossroads grocery.
frequent reminders of these facts
finally got on the old mans nerves
and he turned.
III 1t hadn't been for my money
that wouldn't be here!" she stormed,
referring to the new fence.
Yes, and if it had not been for
your money you wouldn't be here,
e1ther!' he came back promptly.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
County Board Of Equalization

Notice is hereby given hat the assess
ment book of ChOuteau county for the
year 1914, is now in the county clerks
office for inspection of all persons inter-
ested. The board of county commission
ers will meet as a board Of equalization
at its office in the city of Fort Benton,
Monday. July 90, 1914, for the purpose
of examining. the assessment book, and
to eQualize the assessment Of property
in the county: continuing in session from
day to day until u business is dis
posed Of.
Attention is called to the following
sections of the revised codes of 1907.
Section 2574. No reduction must be
made in the valuation Of property unless
the party affected thereby or his agent,
makes and files with the board a writ
ten application therefor. verified by his
oath. showing the facts upo which it is
claimed such reduction should be made.
Section 2575. Before the board grants
the application. or makes any reduction
applied for. it must examine, on oath.
the person or the agent making the APP
plication. touching the value of the prop
erty of such person. No reduction must
be made unless such person or the agent
making the application attends and an
swers all questions pertinent to the in
quiry.
]. LEE SEDGWlCK,
County Clerk of Chouteau County.
First publication July 10, 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
Notice Of Sale Of Bonds

Notice is hereby given that the City
ns Fort Benton. Montana. will sell at pub
Tic auction to the highest bidder, its
bonds. in the sum of S33, 900. for the pur-
pose of the construction of a sewer sys-
TEN for said City.
S.1d sale will take place at the city hall
in said city at > o'clock p. M, on Aug
ust 21th, 1914. Said bonds to run for
twenty years, at five and one-half per
twelve years at the option of the city.
Interest payable semi-annually.
~ certified check for 81, 900, payable
to the City of Fort Benton. Montana.
must accompany each and every bid, to
insure good faith.
JOHN. F. MURPHY, City Clerk,
Fort Benton. Montana.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
How to Take Refreshing Baths.

~TOU will enjoy Il wonderful skin
restorative if you battle the
face. neck and arms every
night with hot milk and wa
ter, which is a wonderful skin restora-
tive. dry gently with a very soft and
fine face towel and then apply a very
little good face cream with circular
and upward massage movements Of
the finger tips.
In the morning again battle the face
with hot milk and water; then rinse
with cold distilled water to which a
few drops of toilet vinegar have been
added.
Dry thoroughly. always using up
ward movements: apply a little toilet
real wiping off any superiority with
a soft handkerchief: dust on some good
powder and smooth with a fine wash
leather.
This simple treatment has really as
tonishingly beneficial effects in a very
few days if p%ersevered with. Ailinc
one must. Of course. be very careful
to build up the general health not by
"cosSeting." but by common sense pre-
cautions. \ nour;Shing but digestible
diet. including plenty Of milk. eggs.
fish. poultry and beef nee a day: as
much fresh air and sunshine rs. posi-
BILE. judicious but not strenuous exer
else and plenty Of rest in between pro
vide an excellent restorative regime to
those below par.
A course Of electric baths is a most
admirable tonic to the whole system.
but where this is impossible on the
score Of expense have Il warm bath
every night. A little liquid ammonia
may be added to it: a brisk bath-for a
long soak in hot water does far more
harm than good-followed by a sponge
of with equal quantities Of toilet vine
gar or eau de cologne and water and Il
brisk toweling till the whole body is
aglow. Then get into bed at once In
the morning have a loofah massage.
rubbing the whole body we'll with Il
dry loofah till you tingle from head to
foot. followed by several minutes deep
breathing and simple Swedish excr-
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29

Potatoes affected with rot should never be used for planting. If the infec.
ton has progressed but a slight distance into the tuber the infected part
may be ut out and the sound portion disinfected Is for scab. II, however,
it is very marked. the potatoes should be rejected absolutely. II there has
been any wilt in the field, or any rot in storage, seed potatoes should be
very carefully selected. This is best done by cutting thin slices across the
stem end. Any tubers which show blackened rings or roued spots should
be rejected. The necessity for this becomes evident when it is noted that
in experiments at the Minnesota Station seed tubers known to contain some
carefully selected produced a crop of 100 bushels per acre.
When tubers have been selected nj treated with formaldehyde, they
must be planted in clean soil. In experiments conducted at the Minnesota
Station at least 25 per cent of tubers grown from clean seed planted on
diseased soil showed evidences Of the disease at harvest time. When the
wilt organism once gets into the soil, it requires at least five or six
years of cropping to something besides potatoes to bring it back to the
point where potatoes can be safely grow O. it. In extreme cases.. it may
be advisable to establish a seed plat and grow the required amount of
healthy seed" tubers
The danger from brown rot is not imaginary. The fac. that the fun
gus lives both in the tubers and in the soil makes it very dangerous. 1t
should be borne in mind that both clean seed and clean land must be used
If the losses due to this cause are to be avoided. A little are exer-
cised now may be the means of saving a great deal of money and trouble
in the future.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
Notice to Creditors

Estate of Martha NJ. McCord, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNDER
signed, Ida {. Braithwaite, administra-
tliN with the will annexed. of the estate
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to eX-
hibit them with the necessary vouchers
location of his notice, to the said adj
ministratrix at the law office of Strana-
han T. S~tranahan. in Fort Benton, in
the county OF Chouteau, state Of Non
tana.
IDA G. BRAITHWAITE,
Administrators with the will annexed
Of the estate of Martha NJ. McCord, de-
ceased.
Dated July 2, 1914.
First publication july 3, 1914.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
of this disease among cattle and
hogs, by means Of the tuberculin test.

of this disease among cattle and
hogs. by means Of the tuberculin test.
+ + +
sYMPToMs-The general appear.
snce of the fowls received at this
laboratory for diagnosis. and for expert.
mental purposes. has not been such
that would indicate that they were
sick with tuberculosis or n other
disease. In one instance one of the
fowls had a very pale comb and was
extremely thin, a condition which has
been popularity termed going light
by poultry raisers.
The disease is slow going among
fowls as we'll as in other animals, and
after their illness is noticed they lin.
ger for months before they die. Be.
cause of the %slowness of the disease,
and lack of interest and curiosity,
this disease has probably been al.
lowed to go unrecognized by a number
of poultry raisers. The disease may
be determined by the tuberculin test.
!. y !.
LESlONS-The chief lesion in tu-
%berculosis is a small. usually raised
spot, varying in size and ranging
from a white to a yellowish white in
color. This constitutes what is known
as a tubercle. The tubercle is soft
at first, and of a cheeselike consist.
ency, later becoming hard and gritty.
This a be determined by cutting it
with a knife.
In the chicken the liver is the chief
organ attacked. The liver becomes
enlarged and covered with small
spots or tubercles. which may be soft
or calcifed gritty. depending upon
the stage of the disease. At times
many of these bodies may be found
in the entrails and in the sheetlike
tissue supporting them.
In one or two cases the Ovaries
(eRg.producing organs) have been so
badly affected that only a little normal
tissue was found. The lungs or
lights" are rarely affected.
j. + \
METHODS OF PREVENTlON-In
order to prevent this disease 1t is
necessary to provide sanitary sur
roundings. The hen house or brood.
er should be we'll ventilated, and have
plenty of sunshine. The manure
should not be allowed to accumulate.
The interior Of the house should be
whitewashed twice a year. The drink.
ing jars should be cleansed by boil
ing and the feeding places should be
cleaned regularly.
i + :!
HOW TO HANDLE AN OUT.
6REAk-When an outbreak appears,
the healthy birds should be removed
and If possible into e quarters. the
sick ones remaining in the old quar-.
ters. II this is not possible, then the
sick fowls should be separated from
the healthy ones and the house should
be thoroughly disinfected.
T~uberculOus chicken carcaases
should not be fed to swine as the lat.
ter may contract the disease.
Eggs from tuberculous fowls should
be considered unsafe and should not
be used unless thoroughly cooked.
If t~uberculOus fowls are placed on
the market for sale. they should be
sold subject to inspection.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
How to Store Your Furs.

The Russians have a special way OF
cleaning their furs which should he
effective. as it is in general use in that
cold country. They heat some rye
-four in a saucepan. getting it rs hot
rs the hand can stand it. Then they
spread this hot flour over the fur and
rub 1t in well. The -four is then
brushed out.
Imitation white furS may he washed
Ill warm soap and water. II the linin"
he of colnred material it should h. re-,
moved. rs it might run and spoil tie,
fur.
when the fur is ~tli"r"u"hly washed
1t should Il" Iut out to dry. shaking it
frequently to prevent the hairs from
mating.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
TUBERCULOSIS OF
FOWLS DISCUSSED
Disease Caused by Minute Veg.
etab|e Micro-OrganismL
HOW TO HANDLE AN OUTBREAK

It is impossible to determine the ex.
tent of tuberculosis among fowls. as
they do not undergo official inspec.
ton.
Numerous cases of liver troubles,
which have been diagnosed by
poultrymen as going light" spotted
liver. fatty liver and rheumatism. are
often and have been proved
to be tubercular in a number of cases.
Tubercular fowls are usually found
on premises where the disease is pres.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
Bids for Coal

Sealed bids for coal will be received by
the trustees of Schoo District No. ! up
to 6 p. M, on August II, 1914, for 200 tons
mine run or nut coal, more or less. The
coal is to be delivered in basement of
the school house as wanted. The trus-
tees reserve the right to reject any and
all bids. The bids must state from what
mine the coal is to be shipped. and should
be marked on the outside of the envelope
Bids for Coal,' and addressed to
EZRA l.. CRANE,
Clerk of School District No. /.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
Notice to Contractors

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received at the office of the
City Clerk. at the City Hall, Fort Ben
ton, Montana, up to s o'clock p. M, Sat
urday, August l, 1914, for constructing
an electric light plant for said city. The
right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Address al! bids to John r. Murphy,
City, Clerk. Fort Benton, Montana, and
marked ELECTRIC Light Plant Bids"
+! order of the City Council OF the
City of Fort Benton, Montana
JOHN F. MURPHY, City Clerk.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
"6Uind" Cultivation of Corn.

II the corn is slow in coming ~
and the weeds are getting a start,
cultivate the rows just as though the
corn was up. In a weedy field this is
all important item. for it holds the
weeds In check and loosens the soil.
thus allowing the suns rays to pen
elrate deeper and warm it mere
quickly
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
Notice Of Annual MEETING

The regular meeting of stockholders Of
the northwestern Livestock company will
be held on Friday, August IA, 1914, at S
Carroll. for the purpose Of electing a board
OF directors for the ensuing year, and
~transacting such other business as may
be necessary.
J.. H. EvERS, Treas.
JNO. Y. CARROLL. President.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29

When the farmer understands that
the last strippings Of a dairy COW are
over 500 per cent richer in al than
the first few pulls lie may be a little
more thorough in his work during the
milking hour.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
For Sale

one 20-horse power Case steam en-
glne: one 32x54 separator, steel: one e.
oottom John Deere pillow. All in good
Enquire at
A BROS
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29
N anQIe for Sale

a small cold-roll mangle for sale
cheap. 1t is in good order, and will do
the work of a 5O-room hotel. Address
HOUSE, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1914-07-29

Interest Paid on Time Deposits
The Holly chieftain., 1914-06-26

The best line of groceries at
Pratt's.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-06-26
THAT LETTER "E"

A bit of Exchange" which is going the
rounds just now: IA certain party has
advanced the opinion that the letter f is
the most unfortunate letter in the English
alphabet, because it is always out of cash,
forever in debt, never out of danger and
in hell all the time. For some reason un.
known to us he overlooked the fortunates
of the letter and we call his attention TO
the TACT that is never in war, always in
peace. it is beginning Of existence and the
end Of trouble. Without it there would
be no meat, no life and no heaven. 1t is
the center of honesty, makes love perfect
and without it there would be no hotels
groceries, money, stores, water, editors,
devils or news, as well as a areat many
other useful things"
The Holly chieftain., 1914-06-26
SUPPRESSION" OF NEWS

This week we looked in a neishbOrins
paper expecting to see an account OF how
young man had zone wrong. Not line
about the young man could be found. A
brokenhesrted wife or relative has gone
to the editor and asked him to say nothing
and the editor had listened and the tears
had won the promise from him. We have
gone through the same thing ourselves
dozens OF times. An editor is only human.
He has his likes and his dislikes; he loves
and he hates; his strength between love
and duty is just like that OF the average
citizen. We remember one case in par.
ticular. We had let certain thing 60 by
unmentioned because a fearful mother,
bowed down with grief tad come to us
and begged the favor. A bie.headed man
jumped on us about it and called us a
wards the shadow fell across his thre shoId
and he came running and begging us to
say nothing.
Yes, we replied, "but don't you re-
"SupcI nOW you CalleQ US coward iOr
keeping still 2" II know" he replied,
but was wrong. 1t is different now."
And we listened even to him. There are
things that an editor can't suppress. There
are other things that he can forget with
propriety. As far as we are concerned
we would rather lessen the grief of the
parent than throw out morsel for the
vulgar, eossipine public to feed upon. We
would rather wipe away the tears from
the eyes of mother than to "have nerve"
enough to join a heartless crowd of fyins
tongues and sink the iron deeper into her
tender soul. So when in ,this::nes shborins
paper we failed to find what we wanted, we
made no comment. But down deep in our
hearts we admired that editor and like
him because he had a heart and that was
tender, and he would rather listen to the
jbes of an unfeeling public than to the
sobs of heart-broken mother and wife,
Houshton (Mich) Gazette.
The Holly chieftain., 1914-06-26
FOR RENT

16O acres irrigated land adjoin.
ing town of Two Buttes, good build
ings, fine water and irrigation as
sured for two years. Easy terms
A. E. Padden,
Via Lamar. Two Buttes, Colo.