davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

Many and various are the perplexities
of the tax problem. A number OF years
ago cottage was built in. the outskirts
of a small city for summer occupancy.
Its owner devoted his vacations mainly
to improving his quarter-acre, grading.
setting out trees, shrubs and vines and
cultivating flowers and vegetables. His
tax increased yearly, but having led
nomadic life, with no former real estate
holdings, he did not realize that they
were excessive. One day he was enllght-
ened. A city official who was superin-
tending work on the highway, in the
course of conversation enquired as to the
cost of the cottage and the amount OF
the tax. When told he declared that the
ak was much too high and advised the
owner to see the assessors about it. He
did so, telling them at the outset that he
asked no favors, was ready and willing
to pay what was just, but had been told
that his tax was more than double what
it should be. In fact, he was paying
two-thirds as much as neighboring
farm, with its outbuildings, live stock,
moving fields and woodlot, and three
times as much as two-story house, with
a larger lot, adjoining. The assessors
said that the place looked nice and SC
they increased the tax, and they made a
small reduction, This incident was
brought to mind on reading in recent
issue of Farm and Fireside an article
captioned ''Ten Years on Forty-seven
Acres" The farm was bought on credit
at a speculative price, and Farm and
Home says that after the owner went
to work and began to accomplish things
the tax collector came along each year
and forced him to pay taxes in proper
ton to the good he was doing" This
was, in effect, timing him for every ad-
ditional improvement he made. If he
had bought the land on speculation and
let it lay idle he would have had to pay
only a nominal tax. Farm and Home
says: 'They don't do that way up in
northwestern Canada, nor in Australia,
nor in any other place where people
know the value Of good farming to a
community. In such communities per-
ons are taxed only on the value Of their
land in it's unimproved state. This proves
a wonderful incentive to farmers and
others to put their land to its best use. .
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

In reply to an enquiry the Boston
Globe says: at has been found by eA-
periment in California that peach stones
will burn as we'll as the best co1i. and 1t
is claimed. give out more heat in proper
ton to weight That solves the prob
lem as to the high cost of fuel. We
have only to buy peaches at 81 basket
and burn the stones.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

When the war tax" of $780, to
be imposed upon the people of a country
that is not at war, was under consldera-
ton at Washington it was proposed to
place tax on golf balls as we'll as thigh
halls -
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

Recent reports had the sardine tacto-
r;es down east running day and night,
prices high and promise of prosperous
season for packers and employees. Last
weeks Eastport Sentinel tells a differ
ent story. Sardines are reported as
scarce and the seasons pack is estimated
at hardly quarter of the usual.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

Japan has joined the agreement with
England and Russia not to make terms
with Germany until all are agreed, which
means that the allies will fight to finish.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

We know of one man who had intended
to vote no on the public utilities bill, but
ON learning that the Lewiston Journal
was opposing the bill decided to vote yes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17
CHARLES A. p1LsBuRY, Bu Ea,sas Manager sna

ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square, one
inch length in column, % cents for one week
and Is cents for each subsequent insertion.
SUBSCRIPTION FERNS. In advance, $500
wear; 81 90 for six months: SO cents for three
months.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

The promotion of a former "Liberty
how" Everard E. Hatch, from Lieut.
Colonel to Colonel, U. S. Army, brings
@ mind another of Waldo county's sons,
Garter B. Keene of Freedom, who has won
distinction in the civil service and now
holds very responsible position in the
Post Office Department at Washington.
Mr. Keene does not owe his advancement
to political influence, for he is Democrat
and was given promotion after promo
ton under Republican administrations,
nm merit record of which he and his
native place may we'll feel proud.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

In a speech last week at New Orleans
Col. Roosevelt practically announced his
candidacy for the presidency in 1916 and
named his running mate, Parker of that
40
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

"Uncle Joe" Cannon won out in the
primary as candidate for Congress from
his district and it is safe bet that ne
will be elected.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

The Progressive leaders won great
victory-m of their deluded followers
NAV look at it in a different light-in
electing a Democratic governor Sept.
14th. They knew that there was not
the remotest probability of electing their
candidates for governor and congress, but
put up big bluff to catch votes that
would enable them to defeat the candi-
dates of the rarty they had deserted be-
cause it had not satisfied their greed TOR
office. That they fooled SO many voters
in State which has so high percentage
of Intelligence is really surprising; but
it is safe to say that they will not be able
to'repeat the performance and in future
will have to sail under their true colors.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

A peg race was won by James Works of
Jackson. with Harry Works of jackson I'd,
VIM Lampher of Monroe Sd, Fred Gray of
Belfast 4th.
The baseball game resulted, Monroe ID;
Jackson 5.
The fair closed Thursday with good at
tendance considering the unfavorable weather.
In the morning there was grand parade of
prize winning stock, judging of the town
teams and a minstrel show and other attrac-
tions on the stage in front of the grandstand.
The races resulted as follows:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

How he faces his rival unfE,a., sa
blows tobacco in the latter eyes ns
gaining possession of the Smooth an,
the lunatic Napoleon, eXper-= ss
loads d shotgun with coffee .-ss ava
the enemy; how the dog fin 1s-s
hole and promptly ceases T. Ul... ssz
Sherlock Holmes; how the luaa puusi,
in half, expecting thereby 'Hate ca,
how this. and that and the 5r.s
across, and come around, arr m.r.0.,,
The main fact to record If lrssrst
besides being curiosity il the a Joe
Misleading Lady" is one theu. .9 s.a
hits of the year.
Reserved Seat now on sac rr--Es
so 35.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

The main fact to record If l.rs1
besides being curiosity il ,p- l lnf d
Misleading Lady" is one thet .g nd
hits of the year.
Reserved Seat now on sac i-l-EA
so 35.
Milding. Lloyd Simpson, Is 5al
2nd
Wolf River, A C Reed, Ii N 4
End.
Wealthy. Lloyd Simpson, -0 4
Mann, Lloyd Simpson, l-,, c H l-lsl
Fallawater, Lloyd olmpsou -s- 4
I'd.
Duchess, Lloy Simpson. Dr. 4
End
Crabapples. Lloyd Simpsoa, Dr. 40
son, End.
yellow Transparent, Lloyd ens 81
Benjamin Fish. 2rd.
Stark, M Whitcomb, !sG, "ns..
North Star, Lloyd slmpsur ia
End.
Gano, Lloyd Simpson, 81 N"a
End.
Best collections of plums, If
terport, LIST; Mrs. Benjam' -
Simpson, Sd.
Best collection of pears, | -a--
J A Holmes, End; c A Curls
Best dish, Clapp's Favor'r "O-
lst; F A Simpson, End.
Eastern Belle, Z A Curt wv. sy.
Bartlett. Lloyd Simpsop =
End.
BREAD ANn
Best exhibit of bread, 81 $50
Earle Dunton, 2ud.
BEST exhibit cake, Mr.
Fish, End. 10,
Best miscellaneous table
Fish, LIST: Mrs Earle Durlo'
PRESERVES AND cas-
Str awberries Preserve ia'''
Mrs. Fish, End. ol-..
Plu m. Mrs Dunton, lstj " SUSIE "5s'
Canned berries, Mrs lu0 "''
End. v.- rr-
A ssorted pickles, Mrs F's FL Ms -'
Apple Jelly. Mrs Dunto9 ' w. Tg
Currant Jelly, Mrs Fish s' N' ~
End. ... ...-.n
Grape Jelly, Mrs Fish is -'.= r..
Raspberry Jelly, Mrs D4.ta. DUE
End.
FIELD CROPS, tEs
Sweet Corn, W F Eyap. a--, i.
Reed, End. sl
Wheat, one peck. A c Roe.
Buckwheat. one peck, tIuN ~
Indian Corn, eight-roWs'
J W. Robertson, End. ...g5
Indian Corn, IL rowed t"|
Peas, two quarts: iluS. -H|
Reed, End. ..-.. e.
White Beans, Two quart .a
Yellow-eye Beans, w
LIST; A C Reed, End. ...
Table beets, peck Leon ID
Onions from seed; Llet
Bickford, I'd. .7-.y
Squard Hubbard: X j.
Leonard, I'd. I'D
Squash-Hubbard; Il, U.s. ..
Leonard, I'd
urban bEOii lSbilt'h'r
Boston Marrow: Leon
Marblehead: Leon leur
Delicious: Leon Leorar 90
Cabbage: Leon LeouaTi
I'd.
Honey: A B futile, Is
DAIRY PEel
cuo.roru bu,tar sol.. n "a
pounds, D L Dyer, Winte'p'
ent, End. .. .p. 5''
Butter in prints, not less
c Clement, LIST; D L Dyer Nv. .,r yp
Dairy butter solid, MT e. HIN
Mrs Isaiah Crowell, BROOKS
Clements, Winterport, mi ...l- wv
Butter prints not less lhA' Oh
Best specimen dairy cbess 0~,, q
harold W Clements, lst' N
Dixmont, End. .r..uaU =
Best collection of grapes .i
Hampden Highlands, Isl Keel
Rest specimen tomatoes
Craig, End. pr.-r IL. N-'
ton, End. &c.. ....y5tr. a
Best exhibit, including n, sr' ~
on the farm except fruit n,
considered, Leon Leonard i'' o sit' =
Burpees. special premium "
Leonard, $500.
FLOWERS. u,ps
Dahlias: Best exhibit, ME-
Monroe, LIST.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY
The Republican Jour. Pub. Co.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

The ball game between Jackson and Monroe
was won by the Jackson team by the score of
16 to 3. The lineup of the teams was as fol-
lows:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-09-17

There were fewer exhibits here than usual
mt some beautiful handwork was shown
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
HAS PLAN TO RID D
SWINE OF WORMS
DR.. STANCE SUGGEST SIMPLE
REMEDY FOR TREATMENT
urges GOOD CARE

Next to hog cholera, perhaps no
other one trouble gives more bother
In growing swine than worms. Yet, ac-
cording to Dr.tC. H. STANCE, dean of
veterinary medicine at Iowa State col
lege, worms may be disposed of quite
easily.Dry well drained pastures and
feed lots will help get rid Of this
trouble, and SO will wholesome wa.
ter supply and clean feeding troughs
and floors.
For medical treatment, DR.. STANCE
recommends the following formula:
Santonin, grains; calomel, 1 grain
areca nut, 2 drains; sodium bicarbon-
ate, / dram.
The above quantities comprise a
single dose for one hog weighing 100
pounds and they should be increased
or decreased as the animals run
heavier or lighter To get the dose
for herd of swine, multiply the dose
for one animal by the total number
Mix the worm powder thoroughly with
some moist ground feed and give 1t in
such a way that each hog will get its
share of the medicine. Do not use too
much feed, because that dilutes the
medicine too much. The most salts.
factory results are secured when the
hogs are divided for treatment into
lots of twenty or'less. Food should al.
ways be withheld for twenty-four
hours.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
Scenic Beauties of IOUQtObe
Sh0UnQt Panama Exposition

Clinton, Dec lS.-In the event the
Iowa legislature makes an appropria-
ton for the participation of Iowa in
the Panama-Pacific International eX-
position at San Francisco next year.
tho commission plans to spend about
$4,000 In taking moving pictures, show
ing the scenic beauty Of Iowa, as well
as it's commercial and industrial de-
velopment. The pictures will be taken
Of the most progressive farms and the
commission has plans by which it ex-
poets to get several hundred feet of
films donated by industries, railroads,
municipalities and so forth. 1t is the
purpose OF the commission after the
films have been displayed at San
Francisco, to have copies Of them made
and distributed to the moving picture
theaters of Iowa. The plan which the
commission is considering at present
is to ask for bids from the moving
picture theaters in the various cities
and towns of Iowa and the picture
house offering the highest bid will get
the pictures for that particular town
or city. Then with the cooperation of
the local commercial club or improve
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
CHARLTON TO HAVE
CHRIST MAS TREE
MUNICIPAL CELEBRATION TO
TAKE PLACE OF SUNDAY
SCHOOLS FESTIVITIES.

Charlton Dec 1S.-Chariton has
suddenly become up-to-date and citi-
fed, in that it will have municipal
Christmas tree. All the churches and
lodges are donating to the t<use. and
individually have contributed literally.
The Sunday schools forego their own
celebrations to join in with the town
tree. Fifteen hundred boxes Of candy
and nuts have been ordered and every
child in town is to be presented with
one. Santa Claus will appear in per,
son in decorated automobile. The
tree will stand in the court house park
and will be electric lighted and deco.
rated in handsome manner. A short
but pleasing program will be render.
ed. The enthusiasm that the tree has
created is attested to by the generous
donations that have come in for 1t.
FIRE AT CUSTER HOME.
Charlton, Dec. 18.-The interior OF
the Stanton Custer home was badly
damaged by fire yesterday about noon.
A few of the contents upstairs We're
saved, but nearly everything down.
stairs was destroyed. 1t is thought
that the fire, which was confined to
the inside of the house. caught in
some way from the furnace. The loss
is partially covered by insurance
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19

force of portrayal, striking instances
That men and women of every degree
of degeneration had been delivered
from their'sin by and through the be-
lief of that which was his text in this
sermon: And the word was made
flesh and dwelt among u.s."
Everybody in Des Moines and hum
dreds. perhaps thousands, throughout
the state either know or have heard
OF Bob King, saloon keeper. political
phophet and man of affairs. Bob King
mas been called "one of the big bosses
OF Des Moines." His saloon is way
station land by no means an uninl-
portant one, along the route traversed
by those who feel called upon to de-
vote their lives in the service of the
proletariat. Very few successful
politicians in the local field have neg
lected to pay their respects to Bob
King during the campaign period. Bob
Is big man, two listed aggressive
saloon keeper of the old school but
this Is what Billy Sundays influence
has SO far moved Bob King to do.
A barber friend of Bob's hit the saw
dust trail. The next day Bob looked
him up. Pete he said, shake. I'm
glad you've got religion III anyone
Kids you about it, let me know. II
you need money. let me know. I'll
back you and I'll see that you get two
dollars for every dollar you lose from
those that don't like Billy Sunday"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
RATE DECISION IS
BOON TO MARKET
COMES IN TIME TO CHANGE
LOSSES INTO GAINS BY RAIL
ROAD STOCKS.

New York, Dec ,1s-The stock mar
ket receded for the greater part OF the
morning session until it MANIFESTED
acute weakness, many 1mportane
stocks selling from IN to points un-
der yesterdays close. Just before MD
day the interstate commerce commls-
sion decision granting in large part, the
demands Of the eastern railroads LOT
freight increases, caused the Wlplng OUT
Of most losses Bonds were heavy.
Many more low records for the cour-
rent movement were made by leading
stocks in the early part OF today's SEES
sion. The opening was irregular, with
q fair sprinkling Of gains. but these
were soon effaced by selling move
ment, which was most effective In oe-
pressing Amalgamated, Atchison, Great
Northern, Lehigh Valley, Northern
Pacific, Canadian Pacific. Reading ana
Southern Pacific, Steel was almost the
sole issue Of the active group to dis
play comparative steadiness. Offerings
were, very light, with suggestion OF
short selling.
!. The closing was irregular. Profit tax
ing was again in evidence during the
final hour, yielding from the best.
AS the text of the rate decision pc
came generally known the financial SIT.
uation improved. There was renewal
of buying and prices extended well be-
yond the first rally. New Haven. which
is likely to derive much benefit from
the higher rates was especially strong
with q gain Of 8 points.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
CHARLTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Clark Of White
breast township went to Ottumwa
Wednesday evening to visit his
mother, Mrs. Louise Clark, and sister,
Mrs. Verne Spiker. His mother cele-
brated her eighty-frst birthday
Thursday and they went to help COM
memorate the event.
Mrs. Margaret Cary of Greeley,
Colorado returned home last evening
after two weeks visit in English
township with her sister, Mrs. J. M.
Brenaman.
J. S. Garrett and son, Clarence Of
Pleasant township accompanied q
shipment of two cars of cattle to Chi
cago Tuesday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Golf Of Monte
Vista. Colorado. were Charlton vsi-
tors Wednesday en- route home from
visit with relatives at Melcher and
Columbia.
Mrs. S. G. West spent the day
Wednesday with friends in Abba
where she formerly resided.
VIM. Haven of OttumWa, formerly
of this city, visitedt here Thursday
with his son, Cushman, and old
friends.
Mrs. Amy Truesdell of Chicago
came Thursday for visit with Mrs.
J. C. Copeland. en- route home from
visit in Leon with her mother, Mrs.
Hoffhines.
Mrs. Josie Wolff and little daugh-
ter. Leona, of Chicago arrived Thurs
day for visit with her aunts, Mes
danes Simon and Eli Oppenheimer.
Mrs. Wolf was formerly Miss Josie
herman Of this city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19

ment association or women's club an
effort will be made to gather together
representative audiences to see the
pictures.
In the event the income from the
pictures Is not sufficient to pay the
expense, the chances are the Greater
Iowa association will meet the deficit
VIII Show Iowa Exhibits.
The films will include pictures OF
the Iowa building at San Francisco
and of the various Iowa exhibits In
the different buildings. An effort
will be made also to get moving pic.
lures of the members of the various
Iowa societies on the Pacific coast.
When the Bay Cities Iowa society has
Its picnic in the summer time pho
tographer will be sent over there to
get a picture. And when the Iowa SO.
cie;y at Los Angeles gets together
some $4,000 former Iowans - the
movie man will be down there with
his camera. These pictures ought to
be very interesting to Iowans.
But unless the coming general as.
sembly makes an appropriation It
will be impossible to carry out this
idea.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
NEW ARMY UNDER
FIRE FIRST TIME

Hartlepool England. Dec. 1.-THE
first men of Earl Kitchener's new
army to come under fire were the local
militia, who were sent out to man the
defense trenches on the sea front
when the German raiders appeared.
They were shelled by the enemy, who
had the range of the new defenses
with accuracy, which suggests infor-
nation by spies.
The militiamen stood their baptism
of fire splendidly, especially when it
is considered that they were power.
less to make a reply, as the firing had
to be left to the heavy guns.
The officer in command had mar
row escape when a she'll struck the
earth mound, burying him and three
men in the trench All four were un.
hurt.
The casualties in the trenches were
seven killed and fourteen wounded,
most of these in single company.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
COMMITS SUICIDE IN
CHARLTON JAIL.

Charlton, Dec 1S.-Gust A Carlson
committed suicide yesterday by drink.
ing an ounce and half of carbolic
acid. He had gone the night before
to the county jail, which has been con-
demned, and asked permission to sleep
there. Sheriff Engebretson told him
that he might stay there If he cared
to take the risk. About three o'clock
yesterday morning the sheriff and fam
lily who were sleeping in another part
of the building, were awakened by
screams and on Investigation found
that Carlson had drunk the carbolic
acid. A physician was summoned
and did all in his power but Carlson
died about five hours later. He was
about As years of age. r>For about five
years he had been employed as a
farm hand at the Lindell home east Of
Charlton 1t is said that he had been
drinking heavily for the past few
weeks. The only relative known is a
brother in Kansas whom the officials
are trying to communicate with.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
TALKS TO JUDGES
AND LAWYERS
ATTORNEY GENERAL COSSON
HEADS DELEGATION IN BIG
TABERNACLE.
IBY GORDON LATHRoP.l

Des M0ines. Dec. 1S.-The night w.
A. Sunday preached: "The Incarna-
ton of Jesus Christ large, nearly a
solid, delegation of Des Moines law
Iyers and judges, headed by Attorney
General Cosson, occupied reserved
section in the tabernacle, but this
alone is not the reason this night
might fittingly be called Lawyers and
Judges might"
In this sermon in particular, Billy
Sunday, ex-ball player and graduate
from the school of hard knocks, stood
forth as the peerless advocate Of mod
ern times in the case of Jesus Christ,
deity, versus the world. 1t would be
interesting to consider composite of
the analysis made by those legal minds
concerning Sundays presentation OF
his case and refutation of differing
sects. Certainly, Sunday held their
undivided attention throughout, wheth-
err they were in absolute accord with
his views or not The sermon was
essentially in construction and in pre-
sentation, conceived to appeal to a
mind accustomed to develop a subject
from cause to effect or effect to cause.
That Sunday also held the nine thou
sand others in the tabernacle to a like
degree Of attention and through this
sermon Influenced one hundred and
sixty persons to accept Christ, proves
how great an advocate he is.
Jesus Christ, the son Of God, alone
could bring together in bands of steel
the man that is and the highest ideals,
Sunday had commended. He amplified
on this In a striking way.
when man becomes too intell-
gent to accept the bible, too progress
sive to be Christian, that mans in
fluence for good In society, in business
or as companion is at an end" con-
tinued Sunday. Some think that be-
ing doubter is an evidence of super
Tor intellect. No! 1t is an evidence
of pygmy intellect, or black heart,
or BOTH
Then the evangelist asked How
am | to believe that Jesus Christ has
the power to REDEEM men?"
There followed, with all Sundays
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-12-19
TRAINS ARE DELAYED
By TWO DEPARTMENTS

Service was greatly delayed on the
Burlington road this morning by the
derailment ofsome main line cars ON
an east bound freight train. blocking
both west main line tracks and stop
ping both passenger and freight traf.
fle at New London. A car with asbrok.
>en journal jumped the track and de-
rallied other cars of the train. The
morning passenger train No. 3, which
leaves Ottumwa at 1887 a. nj, did not
arrive until IL 40 and No. q, the fast
mail was about three hours late, its
time being 1850. Traffic on the Rock
Island was also delayed by the ,iersil-
ment Of a switch engine at Eldon, and
train No. ATS was two hours late. The
Milwaukee trains westbound vera
over an hour late, due to the snow.