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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

While maintaining for the most
part. that cigar smokers must be
thoughtful men. did you ever think
why Fogg's Drug Store sells so many
Cedulas? Havana tobacco. that's the
answer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

| Edmund and Nora Dulac started on
their return to Bristol. Conn, Monday
morning on the 4.40 train.
Letter Carrier Lewis Cavanaugh
arrived home Monday forenoon from
visit with friends in Benton.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cannon OF
Waterville were guests for the day
Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. A H. Lang.
Miss Ruth Hooper who has been
the guest of her father Frank Hooper
in town returned Saturday to Lewis
ton.
DR.. 1. Lee Salley of this town has
lately been appointed member OF
the state Board of Veterinary eXami-
ners.
Mrs. A Z. Bison accompanied her
daughter Miss Chantel Bisson to Ban
gor. Monday. where the latter under
went slight surgical operation upon
her throat.
Owing to the field meeting OF the
Woman's Club the Helen Coburn Mis-
sion Circle was postponed from last
Friday until next Friday. Mrs. o. D.
Wells will be the hostess entertaining
the ladies at her home
l. c Trufant left Monday forenoon
on a business trip to different sec
lions of Aroostook and Washington
Counties. He will be away several
weeks and will probably be accom-
panied upon his return by Mrs Tru-
FAINT and little daughter, who have
been passing several weeks in Bath.
In compliment to her sister, Miss
jeanette Emery. Mrs. Roy L. Marston
entertained at bridge party Friday
afternoon. Three tables were set
and the players were for the most
part young ladies of the class of 1905
S. II. S. of which Miss jeanette was
member. 1t was a delightful affair
and delicious refreshments were sery-
ed The guest of honor is at home
from Medfield Mass. for a vacation
visit with relatives.
Skowhegan friends are sincerely
grieYed to learn of the death of James
Lowe which occurred Saturday morn
ing at his home in Waterville after
long illness He was widely known
as a railroad man and for many years
ran between this town and Water
vile as a conductor, for quite period
looking after the freight traffic be-
tween the two localities. AT the
time of his retirement about one year
ago he was one of the Oldest con-
ductors on the line. Besides a wild
ow, formerly Miss Laura Drummond,
Mr.. Lowe is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. ". W Brown of Oldtown
and Miss Effie Lowe of Wateryille,
also two brothers and a sister. The
deceased was a life long resident of
Waterville and was affiliated with
both the Masonic Fraternity and the
Brotherhood of Railway Conductors.
The funeral was held on Monday last
Mr.. loves age was Ga years,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13
HUMPHREYS
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COMPOUND

(COMPOUNDl
For Piles or Eemorrhoids,
External or Internal, Blind or
Bleeding, Itching or Burning.
One application brings relief.
Two sizes, 25c. and 500, at
all druggists or mailed.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

A BIG BOOK on diseases of Horses,
Cattle, Sheep, Dogs and Poultry, mailed
free. Humphrey Veterinary Medicines,
156 William Street, New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-07-13

Among the out of town automo-
bilists to visit Skowhegan Sunday
was a party of Jackman people who
registered mt Hotel Coburn. In
Guided were Nh and Mrs. E. d. Hum
phreys. Mrs. John Humphreys and
Miss Helen Humphreys.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
DON'T OVERWORK YOUR RAZOR
As All Barbers Know, Rest Is Abso- luteIy Necessary to Keep Blade
 in Proper Condition.

Barbers maintain that razor gets tired and is improved after a rest Any razor, after constant use, while not ex- actly becoming dull, grows sluggish and fails to work as smoothly as when it has lain for a few weeks without work
 Constant use and continued sharp ening put the molecules in a razor's blade in a sluggish condition, and it is impossible to get the same edge as when the steel has not been in use for some time. When the razor lies idle and the electric current is passing off at the edge the particles are being toned and tempered, and the edge actually becomes more smooth and really sharper.
 It is claimed a razor wrapped in rub Der cloth and placed in a drawer away from any damp will not be benefited by the rest as well as a razor that Is simply laid away rather carelessly without any isolation. It is the same if the razor is inclosed in glass case, for the insulation prevents electric currents from passing through the metal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

and the close-set threads of hair braid make it wiry. When the hat is made by sewing the braid row on row this wiry edge proves sufficiently stir to hold the shape.
 Narrow faille ribbor., with picot edges, is used to give the hat color. It is little over half inch wide and is used in light pink and light green, about the crown and brim. At the back each ribbon band is finished with a tiny fiat bow. A pink rose is set in small ragged daisies at the front.
 Another hair braid hat is made over a wire frame covered with chiffon. The top crown is covered with a small plaque of the braid, and the wide crown with woven band of it. There are three rufiles of plaited chiffon about the upper brim, and a rose with foliage is mounted at the side.
 The quaint poke bonnet is covered with brocaded silk and the brim bound with old blue braid. There is a big bow, with one sash end, made of very wide blue ribbon. at the back. Against the rich background of brocade a bunch of velvet fruit and foliage rests at the front.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
HISTORY WRITTEN IN BLOOD
In the Past, as Now, Assyria Has Been the Theater of Conquest
 and Slaughter.

A new power, Assyria, had begun to rise above the horizon, and from now onward, with occasional intervals of weakness and decline, this power strides like a colossus over the whole of the ancient world, terrifying the nations by it's remorseless cruelty, and crushing down all opposition and all national aspirations by the ruth less force of one of the most tre- mendous implements of warfare ever forged by the hand of man.
 In the case of Assyria you have highly organized and civilized people, skilled to an astounding degree in the arts, with all the power to do great things for humanity, but absolutely deficient in the will, the National Geo. graphic Magazine observes.
 If you can imagine a man with no small amount of learning, with all the externals of civilization, with a fine taste in certain aspects of art, and tremendous aptitude for organization and discipline, and then imagine such a man imbued with the ruthless spirit of a red Indian brave and an absolute delight in witnessing the most ghast- ly forms of human suffering, you will have fairly accurate conception of the ordinary Assyrian, king or con- moner; the outside, a splendid speci- men of highly developed humanity the inside mere ravening tiger
 There is no need to wade through the dreary story of Assyrian con- quest. King after king repeats, with monotonous reiteration, the story of endless campaigns, all marked by the same ruthless slaughter, the same ghastly cruelty and the same lack of permanent results. Apparently it was quite impossible for an Assyrian king to be a peaceful sovereign. His state lived by and for the army alone and if he did not give the army success full employment he was quickly mur- dered to make way for someone who would lead the troops to conquest and plunder.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
WONDERFUL MILLINERY FOR THE LITTLE MISS

Anyone might wish to be eleven again to wear. such wonderful mil linery as that which is shown in the picture. Since the making of hats for little girls has developed into a business which has become a distinct branch of the manufacture of mil linery the hats of little miss" are things to awaken the admiration and envy of her elders. They are less simple than they used to be, and the hand of the specialist is evident in them.
 Two of these pictured and pictur- esque models are made of white hair braid-of all millinery braids the most exquisite. It is a pure, shining and translucent white and is woven in flat braid or in lace patterns or in combinations of the two
 The hat at the center of the group is made without supporting frame of any sort and is therefore flexible. The braid is moderately narrow with one fancy edge and little rufile run ming along its surface midway of the width. The straight edge is corded
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

of the coat and make it's adjustment easy. The sleeves are full and are caught in with a covered cord, mak- ing deep fiaring about the hand. A tall, satin collar and large, fiat, white buttons are items that contribute much of style to the model
 A hardier looking coat, with a sturdy style of it's own, is pictured also. It is a Scotch mixture in gray. black, and white, with an indistinct crossbar patterned in the weave. It is cut with short front yoke and ex- tended sidebody in one. This un- usual cutting results in smart mod el. Raglan sleeves are used in this as in the other model, but they are finished with plain cuffs decorated with a pointed tab of plain cloth Capacious slit pockets carry what ever the motorist may need for a short journey. Revers and large but tons add quiet decorative features to model that is not to be excelled for general utility wear.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
CAL0MEL MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
 IT'S MERCURY AND SALIVATES
Sraiqhten Up! Don't Lose Days Work Clean Your Sluggish
 Liver and Bowels With "Dodson's Liver Tone"

straighten you right up and make you feel fine and vigorous by morning l want you to go back to the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel be- cause it is real liver medicine; entire. ly vegetable, therefore 1t cannot sali- vate or make you sick.
 I guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug gish liver to work and clean your bow els of that sour bile and constipated waste which is clogging your. system and making you feel miserable. I guar antee that a bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your entire family feel ing fine for months. Give it to your children It is harmless; doesn't gripe and they like its pleasant taste.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Real Academic Dignity.

Max Muller tells a story of one of Dr. Strachan Davidson's predecessors as master of Balliol. Once, when re- turning from a solitary walk, Doctor Jenkins, whose regard for his own dig nity was very great. slipped and fell. Two undergraduates, seeing the acci- dent, ran to assist him, and were just laying hands on him to lift him up when he deserted master of arts com ing. Stop he cried. I see master of arts coming down the street. and he dismissed the undergraduates with many thanks, and was helped on his legs by the NJ. A."-London Chronicle
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take 8 dose of the vile, dangerous drug to- night and tomorrow you may lose days work.
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel, when it comes into contact with sour bile crashes into 1t, break ing it up. This is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you feel sluggish and "all knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels consti- pated or you have headache, dizziness, coated tongue, if breath is bad or stomach sour, just try spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug store or dealer and get 50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a spoonful tonight and if 1t doesn't
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
The Clever Wasp,

Wasps appear to be well-nigh as in dustrious as ants or bees. One author ity has declared that the cardinal doc Urine of the wasp is: ''If any wasp will not work, neither shall he eat
 Division of labor is clearly seen in the wasp's nest Some of the workers seem to be specially employed as for agers and soldiers, others appear to be told off as nurses and guardians, while yet others are engaged as paper makers and masons.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
COATS INFLUENCED
 BY THE MOTOR CAR

The motor car has added so much to the pleasures of summer that all our affairs are more or less influenced by the time we are to spend going about in it. Since it is no longer a luxury of the rich everyone makes some preparation for joy riding" Manufacturers of coats, as in other lines, find that their business must take note of the influence of the mo- tor car, and they are presenting coats that show wonderful adaptability to all the needs of summer.
 Two excellent models that will serve for motor wear and other wear as well are shown in the picture. One of them is of plain cloth in bright shade of dark blue. It is long, reaching almost to the bottom of the dress, and is cut full with fiaring lines Raglan sleeves in this, as in many other models, help out in achieving the flare in the body
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

the aisle.
 Yes, sir"
 Were you in Rome?"
 "I was there for a month, sir"
 "Ah, I am glad to have met you. I wanted to ask about Rome. You visit ed the catacombs, of course?"
 Didn't have to. They visited me"
 How do you mean?"
 Why, I never stirred out of the hotel that they weren't striking me for aims. Never saw such an internal set in all my born days"
 Don't you mean the lazzaroni?"
 "Of course. The catacombs and the lazzaroni are the same thing, only 'cata- combs is the Italian of it and the other is the English. If you haven't been over I'd advise you to golf you can raise the dudads. You don't know how much a trip abroad will broaden and liberalize your mind"
 And the other sank back and hid himself in a corner, and he did not get over looking pale for the next 30 miles.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
MEAL-TiME CONSCIENCE. What Do the Children Drink7

There are times when mother or father feeds the youngsters something that they know children should not have. Perhaps it is some rich dessert but more often it is tea or coffee.
 It is better to have some delicious, hot food-drink that you can take your self and feed to your children, con- scious that it will help and strength en, but never hurt them.
 A Yorkstate lady says: q used coffee many years in spite Of the con- viction that it injured my nervous sys- tenn and produced my nervous head aches. While visiting friend I was served with Postum and 1 determined to get package and try it myself. The result was all that could be de- sired-a delicious, finely favored, rich ly colored beverage. Since I quit cof- fee, Postum has worked wonders for me.
 My husband, who had suffered from kidney trouble when drinking coffee, Quit the coffee and took up Postum with me and since drinking Postum he has felt stronger and better, with no Indication of kidney trouble.
 You may be sure I find it a great comfort to have warm drink at meals that I can give my children, with a clear conscience that 1t will help and not hurt them as coffee or tea would"
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich.
 Postum comes in two forms:
 Postum Cereal-the original form must be well boiled 15c and 25c pkgs :" Instant Postum-a soluble powder dissolves quickly in a cup of hot wa ter, and. with cream and sugar, makes a delicious beverage instantly. soc and soc tins.
 Both forms are equally delicious and cost about the same per cup.
 There's a Reason for Postum.
 sold by Grocers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Luxury of Moe.

Mandy had ''dished up" my onesome lunch, but still she fingered near.
 Well, Mandy, what is it?" I asked recognizing the symptoms.
 She giggled consciously. Please, Miss Ethel, culdn' yo' lend me par red stockin's?"
 Red stockings, Mandy? Are you going to party?"
 She became impressively solemn at once. "Oh, no, miss. Ans gwine to a fun'al"
 But Mandy, red stockings at flu neral! Everybody always wears black at funerals"
 "Yes'm. An knows, Miss" she he's itated-"but, yo' see, An, expects to prostrate mahself on de grave. New York Evening Post.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new to housewives something they have wanted all their lives, but never could get before. It makes 1t pos sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing In less than one-haf the time it took by old methods, and 1t eliminates all rubbing and mus cular effort. No washing machine is needed. Nothing but this simple little preparation, which Is absolutely harmless to the finest fsbrlcs- white, colored or woolen. It makes the hardest task of the week pleasant pastime- a delightful occupation. You will be de- lighted at the clean, spotless, snow-white clothes that come out of the rinsing water; and all without any effort on your part. The Magic Washing Stick does t alf-and remem Der, without injury to the most delicate goods, colored or white, woolens, blankets, lace cur tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no poisonous ingredients to make it's use dan gerous. IS washlngs 25 cents
 Sold by all Druggists and Grocers every where If yours doesn't handle it. show him this ad-hell get it for you. Or send 25c in stamps to 4 B. RICHARDS CO.,. Sherman, Texas
 Arkansas Distributors
 huskeTT-lARREll GH0 CO.,, Little Rock Arkansas-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
TRY DARKENING YOUR GRAY
 HAIR WITHOUT DYES,

Shampoo your hair and scalp each morning for about a week with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. If your hair is gray, streaked with gray, prematurely gray or faded, brittle, thin or falling, all your hair will then be beautifully darkened and to such a natural, even dark shade no one would suspect that you had applied Q-Ban. Q-Ban is no. dye, perfectly harmless, but makes all your hair soft, fluffy. thick, with that lustrous dark simmer which makes your hair so fascinating. Big bottle sent prepaid CT sold by druggists for soc. Address QB Ban Laboratories, Mem phis, Tenn.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
The Front Row.

"The British army has raised it's age limit to forty-five years" said H. k. Gresham, the British consul at Cleveland. ''The age limit originally was thirty-eight.
 'The army isn't so exclusive, either, as to age or as to physique as it was at first.
 "A stacker in Manchester tried to get exempted the other day.
 "Tve got such poor eyesight,' he said, "I can't see any distance at all.
 "'Oh, that'll. be all right, said the surgeon. You'll have an excellent view. We'll give you a trench in the very front line'"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
COULD NOT
 s1RAIGH7EN UP Had to Go All Humped Over and Suffered Great Pain in
 Sides and Back.

Sulphur Springs, Va.-Mrs. J. M. Sprinkle, of this place, writes: About two years ago this coming spring, I got into awfully bad health. Had been married only short time, and my health was not so good after my mar riage as it had been before, and kept getting worse all the time. l was go- ing down hill in health, could only drag around. My friends recommended that try Cardui. tried various reme- dies which did me no good. I simply moped all the time and felt sick all over. So l began using Cardui and in short time l was greatly i'm proved; after the use of one bottle was able to do my work.
 Before starting it. couldn't straighten up to save me; had to go when went all bumped over, suffered great pains in the abdomen, sides and back worse than anywhere. After the use of one bottle, had no more pain at all It is also fine tonic. The cure has been permanent and l have had no trouble since, neither had to have doctor or take any medicine since. It built me ur in health and strength"
 If you suffer from any of the ail- ments so common to women try Cardui, the woman's tonic. For sale by all druggists. Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfgure by
 Using Cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal. Rashes, eczemas, pimples. dandruff and sore hands yield to treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment Relief is immedi- ate and healment, in most cases, com. plete, speedy and permanent
 Free sample each by mail with Book Address postcard Cuticura, Dept. l., Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
BONDS LIVER PILLS
 i, ARE THE BEST

They are made especially for Head aches, Biliousness, Constipation. Dig Einess, Indigestion, Torpid Liver and all ailments due to an inactive Liver or Bowels. One pill is the dose. Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful head of hair If yours is streaked with gray, or is harsh and stiff, you can re- store 1t to it's former beauty and lus- ter by using La Creole" Hair Dress ing. Price $1.00-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Druggist Recommends
 Fine Kidney Medicine

We have been selling Dr. Kilmer's SwampRoot for the past seven years and during that time we have never heard a complaint. All of our customers speak in the highest terms of the results obtain ed from it's use and all are well pleased with it as a kidney, liver and bladder medicine. We think it is fine remedy and we sell (Seat quantity of it.
 Very truly yours,
 E. E. HARRAH & SON,
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
very truly yours, K. E. HARRAH & SON
Druggist
Dec. 17th, 1915. Golden City, Mo. Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer a Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample size bot tie. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable infor- nation, telling about the kidneys and blad der. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one. dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores-Adv
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

As long as it is only talk, let the other fellow have his way. Why should you care?
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Always proud to show white clothes, Red Cross Ball Blue does make them white. All grocers. Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

The upstart who says trade is vul- gar is usually slow when it comes to paying his bills.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Perhaps a little exaggeration mixed with your talk would make it more in teresting
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Fly Poison Kills More Children Than All Other Poisons Combined For Safety's Sake, Use @

Is there in your home, anywhere within baby's reach. saucer of arsenic poisoned paper floating in water, or a can with a sweeteued poisoned wickp
 During 1915. 26 cases of fly poisoning were reported from Il states: in 1914. &6 cases from IA states. Fly eoI5on k1ls nsoye children han all 0fher t0i,on5 eom6ined
 Yet fly poison still Is left unguarded except In the homes where mothers have learned that the safe. tn,e, non- -eo,sono.s. efficient fly catcher and destroyer Is Y
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Weak, Fainty Heart, and Hysterles
 ean' be rectifed by taking "Renovine" heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and ST. Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
HTKanSaS UlstTlbuf0FS huske11-lARRell GEO. CO.,. Little Rock Arkansas-Adv

own business we would be more apt to mind ours.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

A statesman is politician who gets reelected.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Don't expect anyone to give you a. medal for being a meddler.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Being on the right side in politics means being on the inside.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

It's good thing to have temper If you know how to handle it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Some men who run for office ought to be made to run the gantlet.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

WHY HAVE CHILLS AND FEVER?
 Plantation" Chill Tonic is guaran- teed and will do the work in a week. Your money cheerfully refunded by dealers if it fails after giving it a proper trial. Price 50c.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Important to Mothers

Some women have mania for col. lecting marriage certificates.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Some mems idea of good luck is to owe more than they can pay
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20
Visited by the Catacombs.

Did l understand you to say you were in Europe?" he asked of the man who was talking to drummer across the aisle.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-05-20

Many trains of thought miss connec- tion.