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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
POTASH EXPERIMENTS WITH POTATOES
Results Obtained at A rOost0ok Farm in 1916

bered that field experiments Of this
kind are at their best very rough COM
parsons. Such fluctuations are to be
plots are used. A crude comparison Of
the effect Of potash on this soil may be
made by averaging the yield Of the
three plots which had potash and COM
pairing with the average yield Of the
two plots which had no potash. The
three potash plots averaged 152 barrels
per acre. while the two no-potash plots
averaged 10 barrels per acre. At the
current prices Of potatoes in Aroostook
this meant a difference of about $4,000
per acre. There seems to be no ques-
ton but that the addition Of potash to
this kind of land was very paying
proposition under the seasonal condt-
ton Of this year.
Series II. The land on which this
series of plots was located was in po-
tatoes in 1918. In both 1914 and 1915
this field was in grain. In each year
500 pounds per acre of 4-S-7 fertilizer
was applied to the grain. In both years
this field was laid out in experimental
plots involving a number OF pathways.
These pathways were kept cultivated
and it is probable that a considerable
residue of phosphoric acid and potash
remained in the SOIL This year these
plots were planted with the same mix
lures and handled in the same way as
those in Series 1. The land. however
was not naturally such good potato
soil as that in Series I. The following
are the results expressed in yields per
acre of merchartable potatoes.
No potash, 120 bbls. (S3O Dus.
No potash i common salt 12l bbls. 1888 bus
g per cent. potash, III bbls ~ Dus }
S Der cent. potash, 1877 bbls. (377 bus
1t will be noted that there is no such
marked increase due to the addition OF
potash as was found in the former
series. The first four plots show no
significant difference in yield. The
fifth plot or which an s per cent. pot
ash was used shows an increase OF
nearly 20 barrels per acre over the pre-
ceding. Whether this increase is due
to the extra potash alone or whether
it is partly due to>soil differences can
not DE dSC6Ttllleu. II SeeillS very PIoU-
able that there was considerable res
idue of potash In the soil from the pre-
ceding crops and that this amount was
sufficient to obscure any possible diff
ferences in yield due to application of
small amounts Of potash in 1916.
From these two experiments and
those carried out last year the follow"
ing tentative conclusions may be
drawn: First, that the addition Of as
little as IS pounds per acre of potash
increased the yield of potatoes at least
when grown on sod land. The amount
of this increase depends upon the con-
dition of, the land and probably also
upon the seasonal conditions. The re-
suits obtained this year on sod land
indicate that it paid to use goods with
3 per cent potash even at the present
abnormal price. Second. a profitable
Weld Of potatoes can be obtained with
out the use Of potash for at least one
year If it should happen that potash
is absolutely urobtainable. growers
may still plant on land that is in good
heart with the prospect of obtaining a
profitable yield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

Orono. Me-, Oct. z5.-(SpeciaD.-The
following was made public today by
Charles D. Woods, director OF the
Maine Agricultural, Experimental STA
ton at the University OF Maine:
Foreseeing the possibility that, with
the continuance Of the war, very little
potash would be available for fertinz-
ers, the Maine Agricultural Experiment
Station began in 1915. at Aroostook
Farm. a series Of experiments to deter
mine the effect Of different amounts OF
potash. The results obtained IN 1S1a
were published both in the newspapers
and in Bulletin No. 246.
The 1915 results showed that While
there was a constant increase OF yiclo
with the use Of potash. nevertheless
profitable yield of potatoes was OBJ
tanned without its use. Last year the
plots without potash averaged to yield
at the rate of 10 barrels per acre
while the plots with per cent. potash
gave 12O barrels.
In 1916 these experiments were re-
peated on two different lots of land
The first series of plots was on land
which had been in grass for 2 years
The second series was on land which
was in grain for the preceding years,
and in each year had received 5oC
pounds per acre of fertilizer carrying
per cent. potash. On account OF the
difference in treatment of the proceed
ing crops these two series Of plots VIII
be considered separately.
Five different mixtures were used. In
each case the fertilizers contained
per cent. Of nitrogen Is per cent. OF
ammonia) Of which 1-3 was in the
form Of nitrate of soda, and s per cent
of available phosphoric acid. The
potash varied as follows: On one plot
there was no potash. The next plot also
mixed with the fertilizer at the rate OF
300 lbs. Of salt per acre. The salt was
used to see whether this would aid in
freeing potash already in the soil but
not in form available for plant food
The fertilizer for the remaining three
plots contained respectively 3 per cent.
per cent. and per cent. potash. In
eacn case IIlc lcIlIllICI was oPPAASN 49,
the time of planting, at the rate OF 15ot
lbs. per acre. Each plot was slightly
less than 1-2 acre in area. The area Of
each plot was obtained by actual
measurement and the yields are based
on the weighed potatoes from each
plot Norcross potatoes were used for
seed. Other than in respect to potash
all plots were treated exactly alike.
Series I. The land on which this
series Of plots was located was in po-
tatoes in 1912. 1t had been in grass for
two years without any fertilizer. The
following are the results obtained, eX-
pressed in yield per acre.
No potash. 1o4 bbls (2SS bus!
No potash +common SALT III bbls. 1922 bus.
3 per cent potash, 154 bbls. GA bus!
5 per cent. potash, 154 bbls. GA BUS.
s per cent. potash, Jag bbls. (4Ol BUS
From these results it is seen at once
that the addition of potash has result
ed in a very marked increase in yield
There are some irregularities in that
the per cent potash yielded slightly
less than either the or the per cent
These differences are probably only
random fluctuations due to regular
tiles of the soil. 1t must be remem-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
They All Demand It
Augusta, LikS Every City and Town
in the Union, Receives II.

Augusta, likp Every City and Town
in the Union, Receives II.
People with kidney ills want to be
cured. When one suffers the tortures OF
an aching back. relief is eagerly sought
for. There are many remedies today
that relieve. but do not cure. Doans
Kidney Pills have brought lasting re-
suits to thousands. Here is Augusta EVIL
dence of their merit.
Mrs. Mary Damren. 1E7 Northern Ave-.
Augusta, says: Il am glad to say a
word In praise Of Doan's Kidney Pills.
This is the first and only remedy that
ever brought relief to one of my family
who had suffered for a long time from
weak back and kidneys. After two boxes
of Doan's kidney Pills were used. there
was no cause for complaint. l am still
grateful for what Doan's Kidney Pills
have done in my family. I willingly con-
firm the endorsement I gave them in
January 1911"
Price &c., at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doans
Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Dam
rem had. Foster-Milburn Co.. Props
Buffalo, N. Y.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Executor of the will
of John Brezil, late of National Home in
the County of Kennebec, deceased. and
given bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement, and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately
WALTER NJ. sANBoRN. Augusta. Me
October 9, 1916. oct13, fri. st
EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Executor of the will
of Tamson Nelson. late of Waterville in
the County of Kennehec. deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands against the estate
Of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indehte |
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
October O. 1916 ort2,. fri. 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

Mrs. Lucinda Farnham has returned to
her homo after passing week with nel
sister. Mrs. Reuben Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Foster are soon u
move to Winslow where Mr.. Foster mas
employment for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hoxie OF CLINTON
visited at George Williams Wednesday
Mrs, Azuba Burrill of Pittsf1eld As
housekeeping for her brother Ahci
Goodridee, for a few weeks. ~
Willie Rolf was in Fairfield Thursday
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edbert Butler and MT
and Mrs. Bracket of Madison were at w.
c. Hollis Saturday. e
Salem Edmunds is one OF the smart
men of this town. He was 80 years old IN
August and he has raised, harvested and
nut in the cellar 60 bushels of potatoes
raised beans and tended large garden
He has some very large pumpkins, sew
eral of a new variety weighing over g.
pounds. Mr.. Edmunds is always busy
and happy and it is a pleasing sight tc
see him with his dog Shep who is always
near his master and is wonderfully IN
telligent animal of unusual size and
beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

SAID: why, yes, Prof. Caldwell has
done wonderful things for me-; and
proceeded to enumerate her former
trouble, which space will not permit of
publication. Enough that she has
been cured of complication of troubles
of years standing. Another lady said
she used to have terrible stomach
trouble, but Prof. Caldwell has cured
her. and she could eat anything she
wished now. and no trouble.
The terrible eczema of both hands of
16 years duration is also cured. /
had no idea he could cure my rheu-
matism so quick, as it had resisted all
other kinds of treatment. and the neu-
ralgia pains have all stopped. said a
third: and another reported wonderful
results in his own case of catarrh and
deafness. And the lady herself stated
that although she had only taken a
few treatments, was delighted with
the results.
The following is an abstract from
a letter from one of his patients:
Bolster's Mills, Me.
Prof Caldwel:
Dear Sir-I am much better from
treatment received from you. Ear not
congested now and in other ways
health is better. You helped me over
that hard place. Am sleeping all
night. from 8 to or 6.
Augusta. Me-, Oct IA, 16.
I have taken Prof. Caldwell's treat
ment for rheumatism, Nervousness,
Kidney Trouble and Insomnia. 1t has
helped me wonderfully in every re-
spect 1 sleep splendid all night and
my appetite is good.
MRS. S. J. BENNETT.
Augusta. Me-, Oct. p. '16.
was So rundown l could hardly
walk to the car when 1 went to Prof
Caldwell for treatment. Afflicted with
a number of troubles and growing
worse every day for long time, when
/ went into his office l had to rest be-
fore / could talk with him but I have
been gaining ever since l began his
treatment and now l am feeling first
rate. Appetite is good, sleep well and
can breathe as well as any one and my
strength is rapidly returning.
MRS. l.. A. HARNDEN,
Montello ST, Lewiston, Me.
Testimonials might be continued in
definitely. for it seems foregone con-
clusion that if Prof. Caldwell accepts a
case tney Will SOON De we'll. Auuecu, ~
is quite impossible to convey an idea of
the great work going on. From early
until late patients passing in for con-
sultation are encouraged and cheered
by those passing out from successful
treatment.
Do not give up in despair. Do not
believe yourself incurable. Go to
Prof Caldwell and be cured, if cure
is within human possibilities. If you
delay it may be too late, and life holds
much for you if you will only get well.
He treats by electro magnetism all
forms Of chronic and nervous diseases,
of men and women. sleeplessness,
mental depression, nervous prostration
and weakness. no matter from what
cause, catarrh, deafness. asthma, lung
diseases, stomach. liver and bowel
trouble, kidneys, bladder, rheumatism.
Engage your treatment now. Remem-
Der his Offices are suited to the most
exclusive and all consultation strictly
free and confidential at 43 Grove St.,
Augusta.
Days-Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday,
Saturday.
Hours-9 to ~ A. NJ. 2 to 4. to s
+. NJ.
oct 27-S0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE The
subscriber hereby gives notice that she
has beer duly appointed Administrative
on the estate Of Charlotte NJ. Brown. late
OF Readtield in the County of kennebec,
deceased, and given bonds as the law
directs. All persons having demands
against the estate of said deceased are
desired 10 present the same for settle
ment. and all indebted thereto are re-
ouested to make payment Immediately.
ELIZA F. BROWN. Bath. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
WINTHROP CENTER

Mrs. w. H. F'razee of Bangor is in
town for a few days.
Briggs attended the Sunday school
convention in Waterville Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
More Wonderful
Cures
By PROF. CALDWELL
He Treated Many Sufferers During
the Past Wssk-consultation Con.
tinues Free.

A well known
lady said ]. to
the writer that
while she was
waiting her re-
spective audi
e n c e W ] t /
Prof. Caldwell.
at his ONCE
she was sur
prised to see
the NUMBER o.
pc ople who
came in FOL
treatment, an6
as she talked
W ith tn e r
each reported
what wonder
full things hae
been done fol
them. One lady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

EXECUTORS NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that he has
been duly appointed Executor of the will
of Henedine jacques, late of Augusta in
the County of i<ennebec. deceased and
given bonds as the law directs. All per-
sons having demands against the estate
of said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
THOMAS JACQUES. Augusta. Me.
Octnher o. 1916 octl3. fri It
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EXECUTRIX' NOTICE. The sub
scriber hereby gives notice that she has
been duly appointed EXecutrix Of the will
of Willard F. Smith. late of Hallowell in
the county of Kennebec. deceased. and
given bonds as the law directs: All per-
~ said deceased are desired to present
the same for settlement. and all indebted
thereto are requested to make payment
Immediately.
october Q. 1916. octl3.fri.3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27

Mrs. william stinson.
Mis-. EIv,ra Clark Of. Lynn. Mass. IS
!. -n.st Il the home OF MI. and Mrs.
Georxe MacMaster.
Mrs rliaworth Riec Of Walthan,
Mass, is the guest OF ner sister, aaiSS
Annie Stinson.
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley F. MARI of Wat
will. yv.re guests Tuesday at the home
of MI. and Mrs. F. E. Preoie.
Lawrence Riley OF Portland passeo
Tuesday at his home In town.
DR.. James NJ. Somers was business
visitor in Portland "Wednesday. Z
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-27
CANAAN
Roland Holt.

Roland Holt.
Poland the little son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Jesse Holt, died Wednesday morning
aped four months Funeral services were
held at the home Friday at 10 A. M.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-26
SYSTEM AND PRINTING

Don't put 1t off, but order your printing now which You will need when you put in your new system.
 The Daily Alaskan job department Is better equipped than ever to do your work. Prices right and work promptly executed. If.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-26
Ha Knew the Svmntoms.

Steward, how long will it be before we reach port?"
 About two hours, ma'am." "Oh. dear, I shall die before thenw
 ''Very likely, ma'am. But you'll be all right again when you've been ashore a little while."-Boston Tran script.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-26
Literal Apprehension.

She-LPt's make up our minds to tell the folks we're engaged. He-But, darling, | am afraid your father will kick. Baltimore American.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-26

Common sense is in spite of, not the result of educatiOn.-Yi Victor Hugo.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-26

Discretion of speech Is more desir' able than eloquence.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-26
DEATH BY BOILING
The Way POiSOnerS Pared In the
 Old Days In England.
TORTURE FOR MINOR CRIMES.

Mutilation Used to Be a FaVorite Form of Punishment, and the Slanderer's Tongue Was Pluoked out-The Pen alty For High Treason.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
ITALY SURP RISEO
THAT WAR SHOULD
LAST SO LONG
SoIandla Says They Expected a
Short and Easy War
pERSEvERE UNTIL VICTORY
Italians viii Not Give Up Even
Though They Had No Idea of
Their Hardships in Store.

London, Jan. 21.--Fog on the lower
Isonzo River interfereo with fighting
between the Italians and Austrians,
an official report from Rome tonight
says There. was active artillery fir
ing. however, not only there but at
other points. The Austrian official
report from Vienna also says the
Italian artillery has been active at
several points in the T'yro.
I'VE thought this would be short
and easy war, but 1t has become a
long and hard one," said Prime Min
lister Salandra. speaking at Florence,
Italy, on Wednesday, according to a
delayed despatch from there received
today I'VE had thought all the hard
ships would be of a military charac-
ter. but we find 1t difficult even be-
hind the front to keep on fighting,
However, we shall perservere until
the victory is won, Z.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
To Develop New Jersey.

Plans for the development of New
Jersey along various lines have been
outlined in a report submitted by a
special committee of the department of
conservation and development ap-
pointed to formulate program for the
ensuing year.
Among other things it is proposed 10
establish Jersey day." for the edu-
cation and enlightenment of the pub
lie rs to the opportunities in the state.
to organize an adjunct or advisory
body to aid the department TO inaugli-
rate public market system; TO pre-
pare list of unused properties in con-
nection with labor employment bu-
reau: TO strive for the betterment of
public roads: to advertise the states
advantages and TO bring about closer
cooperation between various depart
mantS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
HOW CITY PLANNING
MAY BE STARTED.
A Citizen May Initiate the Idea and .
Permanent Organization Follow.

III
Often a single public spirited citizen
with very little expenditure of effort
aan initiate a city planning movement,
says Frank koester. At an informal
dinner the subject may be brought up
i hnd the first steps taken-that is, to
interest ID few men of prominence in
the idea A committee may then be
judicioitsly selected of those who are
willing to lend the weight OF their
names to the undertaking.
A permanent organization of some
size is then formed, which may be
known as the Civic Improvement or
City Planning association. 1t should
be representative of the most promi-
ncnt members of the different profes-
sions and should include in its mem
berslip leading business men, bankers,
lawyers, editors, clergymen. architects,
engineers, painters, sculptors, educa-
tors. REPRESENTATIVES of various public
welfare societies, the mayor of the
city. commissioners of public works
and perhaps also Lending representa-
tiyes of outlying communities. The
newspapers will. of course, have been
interested in the movement from the
outset
The first step is To raise fund for
purposes Of securing plans and meet
ing the expense OF the movement, and
this may be accomplished either by an
appropriation made by the municipal
authorities, by donation from philan-
thropist or by n general public sub
scription ,lpis advisable 10 have as
great Il general interest as possible
created in the subject, us it will thus
receive degree of support which
would not be accorded it were its ac-
tivities confined TO n limited number.
One of the best means of arousing
public interest in city planning is the
giving of public lectures ON the sub
feet by experts. Snch n lecturer should
always he obtained whatever the plan
followed. and the lecture should be ac-
companied hy illustrations of what has
been done and is contemplated in other
cities.
When the work of the expert has
been completed public exhibition
should be held of the drawings and
plans, and they should be subjected TO
the criticism of the public at large and
discussed in public meetings and In
the press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
NOTICE

Agreeable to the amended bylaws
of the Village of Bennington, the
members of the Bennington Fire De-
partment. are hereby notified and
warned to meet at the Stark Hose Co
rooms in the Village OF Bennington on.
Friday, January 2Sth. 1916 at eight
o'clock in the evening to transact the
following business.- - s..a.s
LIST. To hear and consider the re.
ports of the officers of the said de-
parment for the year past.
End. To elect a president, a vice.
president, clerk, treasurer a
chief engineer, first and second as
sistant engineers for the ensuing
year.
3D. To transact any other busi-
ness found necessary when met.
W. p Hogan, Village Clerk.
Bennington, Jan. 81. 1916
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-01-22
PoWNAL CENTER

lf
Mrs. VIM, Morgan is i'll with the
grip.
Mrs. Henry Burlington is i'll with
the grip.
Miss Irene Carde and William
Carde are i'll with tonsilitis.
Several farmers are harvesting
their leo from Barber's pond. ~
Harmon Odelle Jr who has been i'll
with the grip is able to be out again.
Raymond Sexton of Bennington
was the guest of c. B. Patterson on
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson and
son Floyd of North Adams were the
guests Of friends here Saturday.
Raymond Sexton and c. B. Patter-
son were at the White Oaks Sunday
and while there they took snapshots
Of twelve deer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Burgess and
children who have been spending sew
eral days with Mr.. and Mrs Myron
Campbell, returned Monday to their
home at North Pownal
Mr. and Mrs c. b. Patterson enter,
tanned several friends from Benning.
ton at their home here Saturday
evening. Games and music were en-
joyed and refreshments were served.