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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Over 200 dancers literally crowded
Elks' hail Thursday evening, when
the Waterviile police department for
the third time, held its annual con-
cert and ball. 1t was brilliant sue
cess from every standpoint. Not only
did the Watervilie friends of the
members of the department turn out
in force. bat large parties from Oak
land and Fairfield also attended.
punen's Orchestra of eight pieces
PLAYED Victor Herbert March; Over
ture from Norma" selections fron.
The Girl from Utah." Cecile Waltz,
and "Follies Of 1917 as the concert
program, which lasted from $50 unit,
2. Shortly after . the grand march
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
FAIRFIELD

Mrs. Otis Taylor and Mrs. Ralph Sea-
bury were at Augusta Wednesday visit
ing Mrs. Tayior's sister. Miss Lizzie
York, who recently underwent a surgi-
cal operation at the Augusta General
hospital Miss York will the first Of next
week return home
Mrs. Horace Parkman returned We'd
nesday to her home in Portland. after
passing few days as the guest Of her
sister. Miss Helen Pratt, and also Mr.
and Mrs, Ed Kelley, High street
new telephone 1862 has been installed
in the home OF John Pierce, Elm street
The ladies of the Tuesday Evening Club
we're the guests this week Of Mrs. Grace
passed in playing cards. The hostess
served refreshments.
Mrs. Mary Blake has returned to her
home on Silver street, after = 10 weeks
stay at the st. Joseph's hospital at Nash
Va, n. H, where she underwent a sur
gical operation. She returns very much
improved in health.
State Grange Deputy D. E. Foster was
present at the meeting Of the Benton
Grange Wednesday evening at the Ben
ton schoolhoGse hall.
town Wednesday. the guest OF his bro
ther. 0. A. Salley. Western aveune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mari of Augusta
arrived in town Wednesday for a several
days visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Vigue on the Island.
Mr.. and MIS- Ralph O. Files left We'd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Parents who intend to have their
children enter school this year should
make preparations to do so next week
There are two weeks in the year. the
first week at the opening Of school In
September. and the first week in Feb
ruary. or the Monday following. that
Children may enter. In accordance with
this rule any children who have reached
the age of five years or over, or who
will be five by March l, will be admit
ted to the public schools from Feb. to
the sth inclusive. Parents should have
their children registered at the super.
intendent's office as soon as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Pedestrians along Main street near
the railroad crossing were scattered
and FASTENED for shelter, Thursday
noon. when a large draft horse, at
tached to heavy sled. became fright
ened while standing in front OF
Green's Coal yard and bolted up the
street. The sled swung from side 10
and threatened destruction to every
thing in its path. The run up the
long hill tired the horse. and he was
easily stopped at the top.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

The last three days of this Wees Will
be the last opportunity that Watervil!e
t7eatregoers will have an opportunity to
SEE Homans Musical Reveue The two
weeks engagement will close SATURDAY
evening, but will be followed by the
Thomas Musical Comedy Co, next week
1or two-weeks' stay. The Latch
key. is the playlet Offering for the
closeing performances, and it Is unques-
tonahly one of the best presented dur
Ing the company's stay here There is
also new musical program with all new
members and new dances.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

formed and from that time until l
o'clock there was jolly. gay crowd OF
dancers.
There was an equal distribution of
the old and new dances. Nothing was
lacking to make the whole affair one
that will stand out as one of the most
elaborate functions Of the year. The
staff in charge consisted of: Gedeon
Maheu, Jr., business mana ger: James
Eugene Conner. floor director: aids,
George II. Simpson, F. Z. Pooler, c.
H. Butler, J. J. Donnelly:. Paul Bur
CESS, II. j. Bourque and Edward Nc
Lauehlin. \ good substantial sum was
realized and this Will be given to the
family of a late member Of the de-
partment. Vital Gagnon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Members Of the Garfield Camp SINS
OF Veterans. turned out in force Thurs
day 10 attend the big rally held in Gar
ain"r IN the evening for Charles F.
sherman Of Auburn, y, y. commander
in-chief of the Sons of Veterans o. the
United States. Nv. Sherman has been
making tour of Maine and has already
spoken a. Portland and Bangor. The
Ladies Auxiliary also attended. The
parry left on the so train and returned
reaching Waterville about O'Clock Fri
day morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Owing to the serious illness OF Hor-
ace, the three year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Cecil Daggett, who is very
low following an operation for APP
pendicitis at the Sisters hospital, the
supper and social. which was to have
been given. Friday evening by the
mems Bible classes at the First Zap
fist church, has been Indefinitely posi-
poned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

a certificate of organization has been
filed in the registry of deeds at Portland
by the recently incorporated George >
kerage and banking business Capita
stock. 5000. Par value. $40. Paid ID
nothing. Pres. A. F. Jones; clerk, }. T.
Manfer; Treas. T. L Croteau; directors
A F. Jones, T. L. -Croteau and A. B.
Farnham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

The Mems class and the, Young Men.
Bible classes OF the First Baptist church
VIII be hosts at the fish and clam chow
der supper, Friday evening in the church
Festry. to be given to the members of
Mrs. Frank Philbricks and Mrs !. +.
Mowers classes. Plates will be set for
a2out 10. \ program will follow for
which Dr.. A. S. Phelps Will be toast
master.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
Mrs. Mabel A. Higgins

Mrs. Mabel A. Higgins. aged 80, the
wife Of Charles A. Higgins, died late
Wednesday. at her home on Lithgow
street, Winslow. after long illness
from tuberculosis. Funeral services
VIII be held. P. NJ, Saturday from
her late home with Rev. Mr. Conant
officiating. The remains will be placed
in the tomb at Pine Grove She is
surveyed by her husband and two
children
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Feb. 2-Commons Club VS.. Phi Del
ia Theta.
Feb. 22-Alpha Tau omega VS.. Zeta
Psi.
Feb. 23-Phi Delta Theta VS.. Delta
Kappa Epsilon.
Feb. 25-Delta Epsilon VS.. Alpha
Tau Omega.
Feb. 26-Zeta Psi VS.. Delta Kappa
Epsilon.
Feb. 27-Commons Club VS.. Delta
Epsilon.
1t has been made public about col
lege that the class of 1895, in MEM
DRY Of Professor John Hedman. WHO
was member Of that class, have Of
fered the following prizes for original
songs written by undergraduates or
alumni of the college: First prize of
s25: second prize Of SIS: third prize
of SO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

No further steps will be taken To ad-
just the differences that exist between
the members of the Senior class at the
High school and Principal Arnold NJ.
Salnhc:n until the regular meeting of the
board OF education is held, Monday
evening Practically all of the pupils
returned TO school. Thursday morning
ana resumed studies without making the
apology that Principal Sanborn orisi-
nally demanded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Rev. H. S. Trueman, pastor of the
Methodist church, Oakland was the
speaker at the MONDAY shop meeting
held, Thursday at the Maine Central
shops. \ record breaking attendant
of 140 men made the meeting one OF
the best yet held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Jefferson c. Smith has returned
from Lewiston, where he has been
making arrangements and prepara-
tions for the student conference,
which is to be held there under the
auspices of Bates College next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

President Percy Todd OF the Ban
gor & Aroostook Railroad stopped DIT
in the city for few hours, Thursday.
en- route from Augusta to Bangor. H2
was accompanied by several directors
of the road
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Ladies Auxiliary Of the Brotherhood
OF Railway Conductors will be the hosts
for whist party and dance to be given
Friday evening, in the Modern Wood
men hail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Mrs Wilson Green and Mrs. c. r.
Weston of Albion were in the city Thurs
gay visiting Mrs. Estelle Shea, .drs.
Green's mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

The annual meeting Of the members
of the Develop Maine Movement will
he held, F. NJ. February 3, at the
State House, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

A. A. Head, layman secretary Of
the State Y. NJ. c. A.. is in the East
ern part of the state visiting AMI
making brief addresses at the various
preparatory schools.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

w. Robinson of Houlton arrived in
Waterville, Thursday afternoon. for a
few days stay to look after his bust
ness interests here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Hon. c. A. Milliken was among the
Augusta visitors in the city. Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

George Moreau and Sadie Thibo-
: deau, both of Waterville. filed Their:
intentions of marriage. Thursday. at
the office of the city clerk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Thursday there was a clean slate in the
municipal court for the second time this
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Mr.. and Mrs. w NJ. Pingreet Of
New YORK are registered at the Elm
wood hotel for a brief sojourn in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

L. H. Green has returned to his
home in Portland after a brief stay
with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

A new basketball team to represent
Clinton will start active work next Mon
day evening in Town hall. Ray Pierce
will captain the team.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Miss Georgia Fales left, Thursday
morning. for a brief stay in Angus :
ia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

G. n. Kennedy of Clinton was a
business visitor in Waterville. Thurs
,day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Mrs. Joseph Heminger has returned
from ten-days stay with friends at
North Arson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

George X. Boutelle is in Portland on a
brief business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
COLBY COLLEGE
Intcrfraternity Bowling League
Statistics - Schedule for
February After Recess
Prizes for Orig
inal Songs

Following is the standing OF the
Colby Interfraternity Bowling League:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

Mrs. Joseph I.eavitt has gone to Gull
ford for brief visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29
II. & w. Girl. 1913; HustIers 1909.

H. & w. GIRLS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-29

nesday for Pittsfeld, where they will be
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey
for the remainder of the week They
were acconipa MED by Mr.. Humphrey.
who has been in town for few days on
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

The alfalfa weevil, introduced into
this country at a single spot near Salt
Lake City over ten years ago. has
slowly spread throughout the north
ern half of Utah, including three o.
she most productive counties, and
taken a foothold in the adjacent parts
of Idaho and Wyoming. 1t destroys
about one-half of the annual yield. I'M
less measures are taken to prevent H.
The weevils, after spending the win
ter in the fields about the roots of the
plants, deposit large numbers of pale
yellow eggs in cavities made in the
stems with their beaks. The little
green worms which hatch from
these during spring and early sum
mer. cluster upon the fresh shoots of
alfalfa plants and feed. becoming
most numerous about June l. They
destroy much of the first crop. injure
the quality of what remains, and COM
pei early cutting to prevent total loss.
The actual damage to the first crop is
not far from 50 per cent of its value.
Upon the cutting of the first crop the
larvae gather upon the bit of food
which is afforded by the new shoots
and destroy them as fast as they APP
pear This condition lasts until TIE
normal harvest time of the secoD3
crop, so that It is a total loss. The
damage to the first two crops usually
amounts to about one-half the annual
yield
A valuable method for preventing
the injury to the second crop consists
in brush dragging the stubble after
removal of the first cutting. This was
devised by the Utah experiment sta
ton in cooperation with farmers. 1t
was improved later. however. In ac-
tual practice by the adoption of a
weighted spike-tooth harrow with sew
eral layers of woven wire stock fenc-
ing underneath, instead of the old
fashioned brush drag. This treatment
was widely adopted as a means of
crushing the insects, and also as a
means of exposing them to the rays
of the sun and to the choking action
of the dust. The bureau of entomol-
ogy has proved that neither the me-
chanical crushing nor the direct rays
of the sun contribute much to the eff
fectiveness of the dust-mulch treat
ment and that most of the insects in
all stages die long before they are
smothered by the dust. The essential
factor in killing the weevils is the
heat absorbed by the soil from the
suns rays.
To kill the weevil the surface OF
the field to be treated must be dry
free from clods, cracks and vegeta
ton. To get best results, however
the sky must be clear and the weather
warm. Under these conditions when
the soil reaches the necessary temper
allure of 100 degrees all stages of the
insect are ks7d in less than two min
utes. the second crop of alfalfa is
then free to grow. The effectiveness
of this treatment. however, is directly
proportional to the thoroughness will
which the above conditions are com
piled With If the soil is not in gooC
condition Ii must be cultivated before
dragging. The great objections t
this method of fighting the weevil i:
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
CUTTING HAY AT RIGHT TIME
Task Should Be Performed in Morning
After Dew Is OH-Legunes Lose
Their Leaves Readily.

(By J. f. LARSON. Oregon Experiment
Station)
Cut hay in the morning after the
dew is off and rake into windows as
soon as the leaves are thoroughly wilt
ed. Legumes (clover, alfalfa, etc.
especially lose their leaves readily
and should be cured in windrow and
cocks and not in swath. Two or
three days in cocks will cure clover
hay enough for the NOW. Be sure
all outside moisture (rain and dew
are off and little danger will be ex-
perienced in NOW burning. provided
the crop was cut at the proper stage.
You can't afford to lose the leaves by
swath curing. They represent a
Large per cent of the nutritive value
of the hay.
If grains are cut for hay. cut in
late milk or early dough stage. Allow
to wilt and cure some in windrow.
then put into cocks of good size, well
built and solid. The same method
will apply to grasses except that they
are often put in the haymow from the
windrow.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
DAIRY
SUMMER CARE FOR THE CALF
Unless Young Animals Are Kept Grow
ing During First Year Final
Development Is Retarded.

,Bv r.. NJ WASHBURN, Minnesota Ex-
pertinent .Station)
The first year of calf's life Is the
most important with respect to its
growth. Unless animals are kept
growing during this period their final
development will be much retarded.
and the chances are they never will
reach the scale which their inherit
ance would give them.
On the best regulated dairy farms
calves are born in the autumn and
early winter. and they should receive
skim milk in moderate quantities
through much. or all. OF the summer
following birth On farms having hand
separatOrs there is no difficulty in
providing the sweet milk for calves,
morning and evening. but farmers
who patronize whole-milk creameries
or who still skim by hand should re
member that after the first few weeks
milk for calves should either be thor
oughly sweet or fully sour. that the
most dangerous condition is the half
sour stage II milk Is fed To calves
when II is in this changing condition
II is almost certain to cause indiges-
ton. II should not be- half sour. nor
sour one day and sweet the next. but
always one or the other.
Clean feeding pals must be used.
otherwise the germs OF fermentation
and diarrhea will be brought to the
infan, COW from the slime OF the dirty
drinking 1ish. and with young calves
it is important that the temperature
at which the milk is fed be nearly
that of the body Older animals may
receive milk OF the temperature OF
the milk-holding tank.
While it Is very important that
heiiers should have free access to
pasture during the second summer. TO
develop strong bodies. the calf need
not have pasture the first summer In
fact. for calves born after the first
of the year. pasturing may be dis
advantage Most young calves In this
country are better on chewing tender
hay in the quiet and halfdark stable
than fighting flies. painting from the
heat and cropping tough grass in tho
pasture
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

rocky fields where cultivation is not
desirable
Analyses and feeding tests show.
tfat there is not the slightest danger
of poisoning animals which eat the
hay. If the field needs cultivation.
q combination OF both spraying and
brush dragging from the standpoint OF
cultivation, however, is lost when fol-
lowed by irrigation.
Pasture With Hogs in Early Spring.
The only method which can be rec
commended at the present time for
protection of the first alfalfa crop is
pasturing with hogs after the eggs OF
the weevil are laid in April or May.
The field to be pastured is divided
into two or more equal lots, each pro
vided with water shelter and facill-
ties for feeding. The hogs should have
rings in their noses if the owner
wishes to preserve his stand of alfalfa
The hogs are moved from one inclos
ure to another as fast as they arc able
to clean up the growth of alfalfa A
small grain ration should supplement
the alfalfa for growing and fattening
pigs. but is not TO be given the brood
saws. Under these conditions the first
crop Of alfalfa is secured with no
labor cast, pork economically pro.
duced. and the weevil eggs and lar
vac are destroyed before they can do
any harm. Thus the field is left clean
for the growth of second crop which
can be cut for hay
The occurrence of weevils in farm
products which are being shipped by
freight and express, stored in ware
houses and sold in markets has been
extensively studied with a view to
learning how the spread of the insect
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

into new territory may be prevented.
Fruit, vegetables, alfalfa seed and
nursery stock contain practically no
weevils. with the single exception of
potatoes which have been in contact
with infested green alfalfa. Alfalfa
hay sometimes contains adults and
some Of them may remain alive for
six months in the stack About the
only other danger of spreading the
weevil is by carrying it in clothing
either on the person or in baggage.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
Sophistication.

Major Riddle of Atlantic City 70
sponded at recent dinner to a toast
to the summer girl
There's lot of false synicism de
voted to the summer girl" he said.
she is made out to be very worldly
and sophisticated, but. as a matter Of
TACT, the average summer girl is az
innocent as little child
But most people would have MS be.
lieye that that was typical summer
girl to whom a young man said on the
beach i'm the moonlight:
You're not the first girl Eve
kissed by any manner of means. Won
know
The summer girls lip curled.
And at that she answered. you've
still got lot to learn"
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

convenient can for collecting the milk
at the barn and transferring It to the
house
These cans may be bought in various
sizes. For handling cream and skim
milk where separators are used. or
even where cream is set to sour for
outtermaking. the shotgun can"
shown in Fig. 2. is very convenient.
1t can be easily covered and set in
water and is convenient to handle.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

A high-class, purebred stallion is
a real. tangible asset to farm COM
munity. Patronize such sires and
make their continued use possible in
your locality. A few dollars saved on
service fees by using an undesirable
sire is mighty poor economy in the
long run.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
DAIRY NOTES

PROPER feeding determines the
amount OF gain in the dairy businesa
me longer the milk remains in tho
uader the more it is impoverished by
absorption.
lhere Is only one time to churn.
THESE warm days, and that is early in
the morning.
A lick OF meal in the manger Will
Always bring the cows home promptly
at milking time.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

Blood in milk Is caused by rupturcs
OF the small blood vessels in the udder.
allowing blood to flow into the milk
ducts. Nothing can be done to pre-
vent II. It's appearance is not sign
OF disease. Frequently the ruptures
are caused by the COW striking her I'D
der against something.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
An ADVANTAGE.

ITO what do you attribute your re-
markable health?"
WELL" replied the very old gentle
man. Il reckon l got a good start on
most people by bein' born before
germs was discovered. thereby havin'
less to worry about
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

The amount OF milk COW gives ia
important but the trait of milking for
a long period is still more important.
rms can frequently be developed by
handling
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
CONVENIENT TO HANDLE MILK
Regular Cans Found More Handy
Than Shallow Pans-"Shotgun"
Type Is Easily Covered.

Milk and cream from even a few
cows can be much more conveniently
handled in regular milk cans than in
the shallow pans and wide mouth buck
cts commonly used Fig. 1 shows a
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26
Avoid Objectionable Traits

1t Is best to keep the cows from
developing Objectionable traits. This
VIII sometimes happen. but the right
k'hd OF handling is usually the best
preventive.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1915-08-26

f~OfoOIl lSi fNlicitd ffCCNhos
Sr"cr;I farmers have adopted the
metncd OF spraying the alfalfa stubble
with arsenate of lead instead of Great
ing a dust mulch. Apply the poison
at the rate of IL pounds in four bar
rels OF water per acre. Where large
area is to be covered a gasoline en-
CINE for power is necessary. Two
lines of hose are operated by two men
ind bordeaux MOBILES held at a dis
lance OF about " feet from the
ground. Equally good work could
probably Be done with small guam
tity of .arsenate of lead by a better
method of distribution. This spray
method, however, is better adapted to
large fields than the dust-mulch meth
cd II is also applicable as well to the