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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

There is progress In the rural school
4 nation wide movement has beer
.tartea to make education practical
IL this reform the farmer and hi'
family will receive q direct penen.
and what is OF advantage to them VII
help the nation. -
The country school has been ont
Of the most backward things In Amer
lea. The whole system OF rural ecu
cation has been so inadequate tnat tn'
public IL forced to take notice OF
and apply corrective principles.
The constitution Of the new State O
Oklahoma requires the teaching o
agriculture in all It's public schools
and the legislature Of the State ha'
provided for four normal schools witt
departments of agriculture, ana al
AGRICULTURAL high school IN each Ju
dicial district Of the State.
The legislature of Virginia has ap
propriAted $4,000 for instruction II
agriculture, home economics, and me
chaf,ic arts in ten district agriculture
high schools, and Michigan and Miss
issippi have made provisions for coun'
" agricultural high schools.
In thirteen States the teaching OF
agriculture In the rural schools Is now
required by the law. It Is encouraged
~ the State and county school Off
GERS, and taught in some Of the rural
schools Of thirty-one other States and
Territories.
Forty-four States and outlying pos
sessions. then, are making some effort
10 teach their youth the underlying
principles Of our greatest productive
Industry.
Partly as a result Of this remark
ably growth OF sentiment in favor OF
secondary and elementary instruction
In agriculture in public schools. and
partly In response to the stimulus
given by the Nelson amendment, al
lowing the Immigrant colleges to de-
vote q part Of their increased Federal
aid to ''the special preparation OF In
structors for teaching the elements OF
agriculture and the mechanic arts
About half of these institutions now
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

An Exterf0r-Ohe eighth Of an Acre
in the Playground. Only One Closet,
and that disgrace to Any Community.
This is the purpose served also by
the so-called practical one-year and
two-year agricultural courses organ
lied for those of limited scholastic at
acknowledgements having minim um
OF culture studies and pure science,
and a maximum Of applied science.
Great Importance attaches to
courses Of this nature, and great care
should be exercised in planning them,
because 1t is the graduates of these
courses, more than the graduates OF
the fouf-year courses who go back
to the farms.
It will be said, and 1t is true, that
the best and most thorough course Of
study ID none too good for the farmer;
that d man should be as we'll trained
for the profession Of farming as for
| the professions OF law or medicine.
But it must be remembered that
there were we'll defined courses Of
study in law and medicine long CEN
turtles before the farmer was consid-
cred worthy Of instruction.
In these professions there is now /
great body Of trained men and spec
ialists, from whose ranks special POSI-
tons may be filled, willis III agricu1-
ture the men Of scientific attainments
are comparatively SO few, and the
demand for them in college, station
and other attractive remunerative
! positions is 50 great that few bacl1e-
lor-degres men feel that they can
afford to 20 back to the farm.
For the present. then, and for some
years to come, the college Of agricul-
ture will have an important mission
to perform through its secondary and
short courses in the training OF youfg
men for the practice Of agriculture.
! That the best results may be OBJ
tained In the district schools, It IL
necessary that We flfld IN the teacher
few essential characteristics. Chief
among these Is deep interest in the
life Of the country people. and, faith
in the boys and girls.
| A teacher whose interest In rural
life finds expression in the country
school will also be found doing some
thing that will help the church, tho
home, and the social life Of the chill
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

OF agricultural science, or wish to
become proficient in some branch of
agricultural practice; and 81 teachers
desiring to prepare themselves to give
instruction In nature-study and ele-
mentary agriculture.
For students preparing to enter a
four-year agricultural course, high
school agricultural courses two or
three years in length have been or
ganized' also in some instances one
year or two-year preparatory courses.
The high-school courses also serve
many more students as finishing
courses - preparation for life work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09
The Right Way.

Of no cheaper fence posts than those
secured by planting a row Of poplar
trees eight to ten feet apart, or closer,
along the line where you want fence.
In a short spac, Of time, says a writer
in Farmers Guide, you will have line
of fence posts and a beautiful Winds
break at small expense. These live
trees will last for more than lifetime
of the owner and in many respects are
superior to the ordinary fence posts
and cheaper.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09
PRODUCTION OF SQUADS

The production of squads from each
pair Of breeders varies from 1 or 2
to as high as 10 or II pairs a year,
but an average Of from to 7 pairs
is fair estimate, although some SQUAD
breeders do better than this. SQUADS
usually sell at the highest prices dur
ing cold weather, as pigeons do not
breed as freely during the winter as
during the spring.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09
Protecting the Trees

In attaching fence wires or woven
wire fencing to trees, nail strip Of
wood from one to two inches thick to
the tree. Then fasten your wire with
staples to the strip of wood and not
to the bark of the tree itself. If the
wires are fastened directly to the bark
of the tree the tree will grow over the
wires and over the wound and SER
iously mar the tree and shorten its life.
Trees make good fence posts. I know
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09
PASTURE NOT ALL

The dairy farmer who keeps his
cows too long on pasture in the fall
suffers q loss. Pasturing too long
causes decrease In milk production,
and recovery is fiot secured by supple
mental feeding later. Supplemental
feeding-with silage, If avafla BILE
should begin at once. This will keep
cows UP to their best in milk yield
not only for the immediate future
but through the winter
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

known frst-stage larvae Of the gypsy
moth have been carried by the wind
is 10 II miles. 1t Is probable, however,
that there are unrecorded instances
in which this record has been ex-
ceeded.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09
The Farmer.

The farmer Is the foundation OF
prosperity, and it is bad for the whole
world when 1t goes i'll with the farmer.
Fall to each whate'er befall,
The farmer he must pay for all. !"
David Starr Jordan.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

To be a good performer COW
needs generous ration of hay and
grain, and the excess over mere
maintenance measures the capacity Of
milk production.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

A cool cellar Is the best place for
cabbages. Hang them up or wrap
them In paper and lay on shelves
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

Pure-bred hogs receiving scant care
quickly degenerate, and are about as
worthless as the genuine scrub.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

The COW to be profitAbls must be d
vigorous member of producing
breed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

The honey bee Is the fruit growers
friend. In his search for food he car
ries the pollen from tree to tree with
telling effect for good on the future
crop.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-11-09

Do not put ungraded fruit or vege-
tables on the market. II pays better
to grade. Try II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
CHURCH NOTICES

Christ church Choir rehearsal this
evening At 80 O'Clock.
Christ church. fifth Sunday III Leas
passion Sundays: Holy communion. 80
sermon, 1920: Sunday school and rector's
Bible class, y; evening prayer, address.
at Z.
Methodist Episcopal church. Highland
avenue, Herbert 5. Low minister: $780,
morning worship with sermon by the pas
tor; subject, The Romance of History;
music by vested choir. solo by }. W.
Lodge; u NJ. Sunday school; mems class
er; 3 ?. NJ. Junior League; 6 =. NJ. Ep-
worth League. A. NJ. Page leader; : F..
NJ. gospel service of song and sermon
subject. The Special Message % the Spe-
evening at 1.%0; class meeting Friday
evening at go.
Winter Street Free Baptist church. F.
c. Wright, D. D., pastor: leo, morning
worship with sermon by the pastor; sub
ject. The Need of a Widespread Reviv-
all" special selections by the choir; 1.4o.
the Bible school hour-will you join the
pastors class? 2, the Junior meeting will
be led by Miss Pratt; I, evening worship
in the auditorium: the pastors topic will
be Should d Christian Marry Person
Who Is Not a Christian?' The quartet
will sing.
Rev. F. c. Wright will speak in the
church at Spears Corner Sunday after
noon at o'clock.
Randolph Methodist Episcopal church,
NJ. A. Gordon pastor: Morning worship.
1880: subject OF sermon, Life Founda-
ton" music by choir. SOLO by Mrs. John
Grant: Sunday school. 11.30, Lee W. Cog
gin superintendent; evening service at =;
Wednesday evening prayer meeting at
80; Wednesday evening choir rehearsal
al $50.
First baptist church. Robert S. PINK
ham pastor: Morning worship at 1850
with sermon by the pastor; evenin" Wor-
ship at :, with short sermon followed by
open meeting; Sunday school at ll.42.
First Congregational church. Rev.
Langdon Quimby. T.. u, pastor: Morning
prayer at 10.10: morning worship at lo.2D
with sermon by the pastor; subject. Are
There Few That Be Saved" SunGay
school at H.: evening service at z; sub
iect, who Will Be Saved"
Universalist church. Rev. John Evans
minister: 1890, worship and sermon: sub
iect of sermon. Heart Enlargement
11.45. Sunday school: 2. NJ. Lenten SER
vice with address 10y Rev. Mr.. Haynes
Of Augusta subject, Justice" The pub
lie is most cordially invited TO these SER
vices.
First Church OF Christ, Scientist: Ser
vice at lG.45 a. NJ: subject of lesson-ser-
mon, Matter" testimonial meeting at
80 =. NJ. Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
ROBERT HALLOWELL RICHARDS

The banquet was set in the spacious
hall of the Chemists Club, East 41st
street, New York, with a distinguished
gathering of representative metallur-
gists from various parts of the coun-
try. The society is a special one de-
mandin@ as il does technical skill and
reputation and comparatively small in
membership. only about three hundred
The medal is given annually subject TO
a selection by the council of a sub
jeCt. the voting of the members in
nomina lions and selection by the
council from the candidates. The sub
ject the present year was Advance
ment in the Art of Ore Dressing" and
the award was unanimously made TO
Professor Richards. who is an acknowl-
edged authority in this subject, not for
one discovery that he has made. or
any one machine that he has invented
but because he has been for many
years furnishing to the profession the
IDEAS developed by him as they pertain
TO the separation of minerals.
ut is but Il small tribute that the
society pays to you. Prof. Richa rds"
said Pres. Ingalls, in presenting the
medal and ii does not give it in pay
ment for the debts under which he has
placed its members. but it simply pre-
sents it in respectful recognition of the
fact that the debt exists and never
will be paid
The other speakers of the occasion
besides Prof. Richards himself were
W l.. Saunders, president Of the Amer
lean Institute of Mining Engineers;
Charles w. Goodale. general manager
of the Boston and Montana Depart
ment of the Anaconda Copper Mine;
F. a. Lidbury, president of the Ameri-
can Electro Chemical Society: David
II. Browne. metallurgical expert of the
international Nickel Co. while All ap-
propriate poem was read by Berton
Braley. which was one of the features
of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
Elizabeth r. White

Elizabeth r. White. widow of the
late Charles, A. White, formerly OF
this city passed away Thursday st
Wakefield. Mass.
She was the daughter of Thomas
Robinson. born in Ellsworth. and was
O. woman of unusual personality and
her kindly ways and cheerful dispo-
sition made her many life long friends.
Her father was a law partner of the
late Eugene Hale. under the firm
name of Hale and Robinson.
In 1860 she married Hon. Charles :
White. in Boston, and resided in
Gardiner until seven years ago when
she went to Massachusetts 10 re-
main with her son and daughter.
Three children. Charles r. White
OF Wakefield, Mass, Mrs. Charles
Dixie OF Melrose. Mass and Mrs. F.
W. Rafter of Gardiner survive tosetb-
er with a brother, DR.. Willis Robin
son of Texas. Funeral services will
be held Sunday afternoon at 9
o'clock from Christ church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20

special Friday and Saturdays sale
on Epicurean assorted chocolates in
neat white box only 29c also Beanes
speclal assorted chocolates lover 20
inherent pieces in each box plain
white boxes. only &c for l6 ounces.
saturday is the last day that you can
.puy j. & j. Utility Kit and Ta,cum
i.owCer for 25c. regular price Of
lhese two articles is soc. 200 lbs. hard
caholes assorted, only lie pound,
peanut Squirrel brand wrapped cara
neis. only 15c pound; Apollo chocolate
peppermints and vanilla ice cream
drops, only 29c pound We are agents
1or >. & II. famous ice cream, Poland
spring water, Page & Shaw's, Huv-
iers Apollo and Lenox high grade
chocolates, fresh goods received each
week al Beanc's Prescription Drug
store. Four Registered Pharmacists
have full charge of our Prescription
Department.-AdV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
CHURCH NOTICES

Old South Congregational church. Rev.
F. Y. Stanley pastor: Morning service
at 1890; sermon subject, The influence
of Thought Upon Life" Sunday school
at l1.45 A. NJ: evening service at Z; read
ing by pastor THE Song Of the Syrian
Guest"
Baptist church, Rev. Wylie H. Smith
pastor: Morning service at 1890; Sunday
school at HIS; evening service at Z.
Universalist church, Rev. Fl. A. Mark
ley pastor: Morning service at 10; Sun
day school at ll.45 A. N.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. W. H.
Brokenshire pastor: 1890 A. NJ, public
service: sermon subject, Our Field in the
World" u NJ, Sunday school. J. w.
Church superintendent: 3 +. NJ, Junior
League: P. NJ, gospel service, orches-
ira assisting: Wednesday evening prayer
meeting; Friday evening class meeting.
st. Matthews church. Rev. w. F. Liv-
ingston rector 18th Sunday in Lent:
Morning service at 1890; Sunday school
at 11.4o A. NJ; evening prayer at :.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
SILVER SHOWER DAY
BY GARDINER D. 4, R,

A special meeting of Samuel Grant
Chapter was held Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. Arthur T. Rey-
nolds Lincoln avenue, members of the
society. Daughters of the American
revolution only being present The
object was to observe Silver Shower
Day appointed by the National So
ciety, D. a. r.. to be held on March IS
by ali chapters throughout the Unit
cd States for the benefit of Memorial
Continental hall at Washington. D. G.
Tn program consisted Of readings
on Continental Hall Aby the members
the regent. Mrs. Oliver E. Clason, Civ
ing review of the early plans of this
beautiful white marble structure and
the fulfillment of President George
Washington'S f2vorite project, to have
building erected a The Capitol
adorned in front with thirteen col
umns. representing the thirteen orig
inal states of the Union.
Mrs. G. Dexter Libby gave extracts
from the speech Of President General
Mrs. Fairbanks. delivered at the dedi-
cation exercises of the building in 1905
and from one given by Mrs. Matthew
7. Scott in 1912 at the Lafayette Me-
mortal. An up-to-date account of the
business orga injection o. the society
viii. descriptions Of the Office work al
headquarters was given by Miss Helen
WOOD, treasurer Of Che Gardiner Chap
ter
The National Society had in 1918
about % GOO members and now number
over 10000. The daughters from
Maine have furnished a room in Con-
tinental Hall called The Maine Room
and they expect soon to place a beau
tiful Maine flag in the assembly hall
with those of the other states.
Miss Foster gave an account of the
July 4. 1913, celebration as observed
at Continental Hall and in Washing
ton, demonstrating the success of a
safe and sane Fourth of July. Informal
discussion of the flag and the Maine
Room, and patriotic selections on the
victrola completed the program after
which refreshments were served by the
hostess, Mrs. Reynolds. The members
enjoyed meeting the regent Of Cushnoc
Chapter, Mrs. f. S. Reid and two
members of the newly formed Mary
Tiiton Drummer Chapter OF Hallowell,
Miss Lottie Johnson and Miss Fira
Johnson. who were guests of the occa-
sion. Responses from out Of town
members included one from Mrs. Eliza
beth Hutchinson Of Woodfords, form
erly Of Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
TWO HOMES ARE
LOST BY FIRE

A fire started Friday morning near
the home of Mrs. E. F. Clifford. Pitts
ton, which is situated near the river
bank and within a very short time
the building was completely consum-
ed. Mrs. Clifford works in Gardiner
and was at once notified by telephone.
Up the side of the hill the fire spread
and endangered several other build
ings all of which We're saved by ac-
tive work on the part of the neigh
bors, with the exception Of a house
owned by Jacob Bailey which was
burned. Both buildings We're insured.
1t is estimated that about 100 acres
We're burned over.
In the afternoon another fire was re-
ported as having gone beyond control
on the Marston road. This fire origi
mated on the farm Of Ralph Weeks
and spread to the adjoining farm of
George Fuller The fire was at last
managed by the fighters with no
damage other than general scare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
HONOR TO MAINE MAN
Professor Robert H. Richards
Receives Medal from National
Society-Mining and Metal
lurgical Society of America

Professor Robert Hallowell Richards
was given a complimentary dinner
Thursday evening, March IS in New
York City by the Mining and Metal
iurglcal Society of America, the fea-
ture of which was the presentation of
the gold medal of the society by the
president, William r. Ingalls,. The
compliment had the greater interest IN
mat Mr.. ingalls, is a former student
under Prof. Richards at the Massachu-
sets Institute of Technology, being a
graduate of the class of 1856 and other
guests of the society being Prof II. o.
Holman, acting head of the depart
ment on Mining Engineering and Met
tallurgy and Prof. w. Lindgren, head
OF the department of geology, who ac-
companied Prof. Richards from Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20

lhss at the foot Of Libby Hill. Water
street, is soon to be made. The Cen
'rai Maine Power Co. has contracted
with Fred E. Weymouth to tear down
tne Old gasometer which has long
since passed it's usefulness. The old
eiectrlc light station and the shed
known as coal shed No are also to
De RACED. The remaining buildings
which consist of the retort house, pu-
rl1ylng house and coal shed No. l
are to be cleaned out and put in first
class repair. The buildings are to be
painted and the grounds cleared and
otherwise improved. The buildings
have been leased to Charles H. Brad
street and will be occupied by him as
a Wet Wash" establishment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
cASCARETS FOR
BOWELS,ST0MACA
HEADACHE, COLDS
Clean your liver and
constipated bowels to-
night and feel fine,
Get d Decent box now.

Get Decent box now.
A,e you keeping Your liver. stomach
md bowels clean. pure and fresh with
,asea-e's--cr merely forcing a pas
sagewa" s~ery few days with salts.
Qa.hartic pills Oh castor OLE This is
important,
Casc@reJs Immediately cleanse the
stomach. remove the sour. undigested
sE6 fern4njing food and foul gases;
lase n" excess bile from the liver and
EAR, JIt II the system the consti-
la,td waste matter and poison in the
bowels
" ODDS how sick, headachy. bilious
nd const. oated you feei. a Cascaret
rG;y... yy.I s'raighten you out by
t0rn.ag. They work while YOU sleep.
4 ll-ce,t box from your druggist Will
kaep your head clear, stomach sweet
sad yoGr I'VE. and bowels regular for
months Don't forget the children
ia.y l,;.r nsidaS need gentle
c'esgs.ns 'oo.--.tdv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20

A ST. Patrici's party was held at
John Whitmore's, Pittston, Wednes-
day night. The rooms We're tastefu!ly
decorated with greens and each guest
was presented with little Irish flags.
while the score cards were shamrocks
There were seven tables of whist. The
winners were Mrs. Marks and Bert
Scott, receiving the first, and Mrs.
Rollins and Al Cults. the BOBBY. The
ice cream was green and white and
the cakes had green frosting, ali in
honor OF the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
F. E. HOLMAN WILL
AUDIT CITY ACCOUNTS

The city accounts are to be audited
by r. J.. Holman. certified accountant.
durin gthe coming week and immedi-
ateiy thereafter the reports will be
printed. This report will include the
names and amounts due from all de.
hnquent taxpayers. The ony wav 70
avoid having your name appear if
you have not paid, is to do so before
the report is made up. AS a conven-
fence for delinquents the city collec-
tor will be in his office from to s
o'clock every evening during next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20
HAL.L0WELL
Hallowell Commandery U. o. G..
c. Holds Initiation Thursday
Evening-Fine Program
Is Presented
NEWS ABOUT TONN-SO-
CIAL NOTICES

Fallowell Commandery. L. o. G. c.,
held an initiation at Granite Cutters
hall Thursday evening. A large num-
Der IF guests were present from the
communicates Of Augusta ard Gar
diner. Grand Commander Hamilton
of Mattawanlkeag was the guest of
honor. The initiatory degree was
conferred upon four candidates Aft
or remarks by Mr.. Hamilton and other
visitors the following musical num-
hers were rendered: Solo, The King
of the Desert Am l." by Fred Olsen:
quarte,te, Come where the Lilies
Bloom" Miss Hazel Goodrich. Mrs H.
r. Treworgy. Messrs. Goodrich and
Olsen. Mrs. Lillian Goodrich of Au-
gusta presided at the piano. a the
close of the meeting refreshments
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-20

Fresh Saturday Chocolates at
"Jackson's'' this week as usual. Maine
Maid-Sweets. 20 cents. Chocolate
Cream Cherries 29c. Assorted Cream
Chocolate Nuts, 80 cents. Old Fash
Toned Cream Chocolates, "a cents. AS
sorted Caramels, 80 cents per pound.
New stock of Park and Tilfords
quality. Liggetts. Fenways, etc. Spe-
cial sale on La Marca" Cigars, a l0c
smoke, for CSC today only at the
Rexal Store, Jacksons Drug Store
adv.