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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-28
RAILROAD HEAD
PRAISES PRESS
Daniel Willard, President of Baltimore
and Ohio System Endorses
Newspapers.
TALkS AT PUBLISHERS BANQUET
Tells Important Part Publications
Play in Business Enterprises
of the Country.
TALKS AT PUBLISHERS BANQUET

New York, April 2S.-Daniel VIII
lard, president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad system, was one of sew
eral speakers invited by the American
Newspaper Publishers association to
address it at its annual banquet here
last night, each telling the editors and
publishers of the country what was
most needed in his own field during
the coming year In the case of the
railroads, Mr.. Willard said, the thing
most needed was the complete dis
placement of state regulation of rail-
roads and the substitution Of federal
control. He also discussed the pend
ing nationwide movement among
railway employees for increased wages
He said in part;
The most encouraging thing that
has happened during the last five
years from the viewpoint of the rail
roads is the change of public opinion,
so clearly interpreted by the press,
though not as yet. | regret to say, so
clearly reflected in the attitude of
those who make our laws, but even
there | think conditions are more
hopeful than they have been at any
time within my own personal know
ledge and recollection"
Mr.. Willard spoke particularly OF
the attitude of the press in connection
with the eastern freight rate increas-
es which the press and the interstate
commerce commission opposed in 1910,
but which were supported when the
application came up again two years
later, and which finally passed in 1914.
The press" said Mr. Willard, did
not fail to detect the changing atti-
tude of the public mind
Speaking of railroad regulation, Mr..
Willard said:
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-28

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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30

ton of gambling in foodstuffs and provis-
sion of more storage houses under con-
troll of the farmers themselves also are
suggested.
The Statement, drafted by special
committed under instructions from the
Grange, says:
"The high price of farm pro lucts is
due to several causes. Some of ,ne more
important ones are: The climatic condi-
lions of this country during the past year
were perhaps one of the leading causes
of crop shortage. A long, cold. wet
spring followed by very hot, dry weather
extending over larger area of country
than is usually the case, reduced acreage
and yield to more marked degree than
has been the case for any previous year.
cit must be borne in mind that the
high prices have struck the farmer in
whatever he buys, as much as it has the
city consumer. Farm labor IS scarcer
and higher than ever before in this coun-
try. Everything the farmer buys has
increased in price by leaps and bounds.
This is also true of taxation, the increase
being in many sections so per cent, or
more during the last five years.
Gin former days everything the farmer
needed was produced on his farm or in
his immediate neighborhood. This is all
changed now and the farmer of today is
the largest consumer of manufactured
products even, in too many cases, buying
his meats and flour
Our city cousins have changed their
method of living quite as much as we
have. Instead of buying in quantities as
formerly, they live in cramped quarters
with kitchenette 6x6 and buy in very
small quantities, or live out of cartons
and cans and in many cases with little re-
gard to home economics.
That fact that nearly one-half of the
civilized world has left the field OF pro-
duction and entered upon the work of
destruction has increased the demand for
all kinds of products and goods. We be-
lleve that prices will be high for several
years, especially for manufactured goods.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
A PROSPEROUS MAINE COUNTY.

One commercial traveller who had
never been into Aro0stook county before
got so many large orders for automobiles
that, as he said, he turned around and
started back home for he was afraid the
factory could not fill the orders
Another commercial traveller Monday
said: people are buying right and left.
II does not make any difference what
they want, they want it quick and the
best. | never saw any thing like it. My
sales last month and this month surprised
me. Every one in the county who has
the price will own an automobile the
coming year. / know man in Presque
Isle, who has ordered $50 automobiles
which are to come through from the
factory in special cars. A car will hold
3 automobiles. This will mean practi-
cally so carloads. and remember he is not
the only automobile dealer in Aroostook
county by long way" This shows in
small degree the amount of cash that
is to 60 out of the county. Many farm
ers will clear up easily $4,000 this year
on their potato crop alone, while there
are many who will double that amount.
-Aroostook Republican.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
THE WAR NEWS.

Apparently things have been going
badly for the Allies the past week. The
Teutonic forces are closing in on Buch-
crest, the Rumanian capital, and the
western portion of that country is now
in their hands.
North of Monastir the Allies attempted
furious drive against the Teuto0- Bulgar
lines, which broke down, the Germans
say, with extremely heavy losses to the
attacking force. There is minor activity
on the Italian and Russian fronts, and
an air raid over the eastern countries of
England is reported.
Semi-o ficial dispatches from Berlin
tell of severe defeat of the Italians in
Trlpoli by the Arabians on the Tripoli-
Tunis border. The Italians are said to
have lost 10000 men.
Comparative calm has prevailed all
along the front in France, so far as in
fantry engagements are concerned. A
Berlin semi official despatch says there
are indications that the entente allies
contemplate fresh offensives, probably
near Armentieres and east of Arras,
where heavy artillery commandments are
being carried out, and also on the St.
Mihiel salient, southeast Of Verdun.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
A WALDO COUNTY LETTER.


A. Stinson in the Maine Farmer
We are just home from visit to one
of Stockton's young farmers, who is
making good. Everything in apple pie
order, both in the house and barns.
Hardtimes is not knocking at his door.
Making plans to meet the break which
must surely come by and py. This young
farmer and wife are members Of the
Grange, and came of Prospects grand
old stock. We knew his parents and
grandparents when we were a small boy,
80 years ago. If we had more such
young men as S. P. Harris, hard times
would move out and stay,
Recently we visited the farm of Har-
vey Partridge, near the spot where we
were born and where we spent our boy
hood days; only hole in the ground to
mark the spot. Nearby stand the cozy
farm buildings, owned by Mr.. Partridge,
with barn and tieup full of fine Jersey
cows. He is one of Prospects young
farmers who is making good these hard
times, that others are growing about
Another fine place is the farm and
home of O. B. Gray & Son. They own a
large farm, we'll stocked, and nothing to
fear, with always enough to do. Charles,
the son, is first selectman of the town,
and finds time to attend the Grange.
1t seems sad to visit towns where |
labored in my young days and find none
of the men whom | used to know, all laid
away to rest. Well, we are back in our
home at North Searsport, where We came
A years ago. All who were there at
that time have crossed the dividing line
and we must soon follow. We have
read the good old Maine Farmer for so
years, and hope to many years longer.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
THE PRICE OF POTATO STARCH.

Potato starch is now quoted at Is 1-8
cents per pound-Ihe highest price, by
long odds, this commodity ever attained,
the nearest to these figures being few
years ago when seven cents per pound
was received. The average price for
starch, for period of twenty years, is in
the neighborhood OF three cents per
pound. The lowest price ever received
by the Aroostook manufacturers was in
1896 Twenty years ago) when only one
and five eighths cents per pound was
offered.
In that year it was no uncommon thing
to see long strings of teams, reaching
for half mile or more, awaiting their
turn to unload at some factory, for all
factories were crowded to the limit. The
price for potatoes, too, was much lower
than today. Then the figures drop
ped to ten cents barrel. Farmers did
not really receive sufficient sum to pay
their men for loao..ng and hauling.
This year practically the entire crop
was picked up directly from the field,
and either sold or placed in potato bins,
the product being cracked" out later.
These conditions, augmented by the fact
that table stock is in such demand at al
most unheard of prices. manufacturers
have paid as high as $2.1O per barrel.-
ARGOS took Republican.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
FREEDOM.

Rufus Aver has gone to Canaan on business
Frank Boynton has returned from hunting
trip.
Mrs Maude Dyer is helping Charles Thomp-
son for short time.
Miss Winifred Dodge is visiting friends in
Brunswick and Bath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennie Tyler have moved to
the Joseph Bouter place in Knox.
Mrs. S, ]. FIVE and family took an auto trip
To Swanyille Nov. 26th to visit Mrs. Flye's
daughter. Mrs. Porter F. Webb.
Mrs. Sarah bryant is passing few weeks
with Mrs W. R. Sparrow. who has been on
the sick list for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Josie Maker and son from Massachu-
setts will pass the winter with Mrs. Makers
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Mcfarland.
An undertakers room will be opened in the
Freedom Supply Co. building this week by w.
A. Thompson and F. A. Nye, with Hattie
Thompson as assistant.
Mrs, Fred N. Flye was the guest of honor at
a thimbe party given by Mrs. A. M. Small
Friday afternoon. Nov. oath. The afternoon
was passed very pleasantly, each one bringing
their fancy work. and at the close of the meet
ing refreshments were served.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred N.
Flye. who arrived here from their wedding
kLn.r ok
the Grange hall last Friday evening. The hall
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
CENTER MONTVILLE.

For other Montvlle items see 7th page
Chester B, Cushman is building garage.
Frank and Roy Oxton are in Danvers, Mass.
Mrs R. ]. Poland had a very i'll turn last
Thursday.
Mrs d. X Mcfarland is in Brooks, the guest
of Mrs, Sarah Stevens.
Mr.. and Mrs, Perley Allen are passing a
week with friends in Belfast.
E. E, Tasker is in Appleton for few DAYS
the guest of Lyman Maddocks.
Clyde Rowell was at home on a short vac a.
ton from Waterville last week
Mrs Emeine Turner is to pass the winter
in Washington, at Hiram Evans.
Embert Ramsey from the M. C. Institute,
Pittsfeld was in town over Sunday.
DIN Hartman is now on the Knox Mont
vile telephone line. Line =. ring IL.
Misses Fanny and Julia Frye were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leland Young Nov. 21st
Clyde Rowell of Waterville has been in
town few days on business, and calling on
old neighbors.
Isaac Paul of Searsmont has moved his port
able mill home from It's location near the &.
A. Boynton lumber lot.
John Colson was In town over Sunday. lie
and his sister, Mrs. Ola Stevens, have bought
a farm near Branch Mills.
Frank and Roy Oxten. James Palmer and
Dexter Belgard. have gone to Howard, R. l.,
where they have employment.
Mrs. Clifton Morse returned home last Sun
day from Knox Center, where she had been
taking care of Mrs. Robert Black.
Mrs Rebecca Poland was taken very seri-
ously sick Nov. 23d, while doing her morning
work. They Immediately telephoned for her
daughter, Mrs. George Cove, and for DIR. Pear
son. She has been in bed for several days and
very narrowly escaped shock. At present
she is feeling very much better.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
THE OLD APPLE TREE.
TE. C. Dow, in the Maine Farmer

E. c. Dow, in the Maine Farmer.
Shall the old apple tree be neglected?
Shall all our attention be given to the
young tree, to the neglect of the old?
Having read with interest the article
by DIR. Twitchell in the Nov. Farmer,
| am led to add thereto some of my own
experience in the work of retaining old
trees. During the past Is years l have
planted many young trees and also
brought into good bearing number of
old ones. Some of the latter were so
far gone in appearance that it seemed
hardly worth while to attempt to do any
thing with them, yet | gave them the
benefit of the doubt, and nearly all re-
sponded to the call upon them, and have
since done some good work.
Fifteen years ago top worked an old
Seeding tree, apparently so years old at
that time, grating it to Gravenstein, and
it has proved to be my best and most
profitable tree. Eight years ago l top
grated two old trees to Baldwin, and
they have produced four good crops since
then. | also beheaded an old tree and
allowed it to form new top. which has
been grated to Baldwin and it is now a
healthy, vigorous topped tree, with years
of usefulness before it.
l have pruned, up and grated several
other old trees, which are now in good
condition.
Other trees, some 60 years of age, or
more, have been given attention and been
drought to life again with profitable
results.
All this, of course, has meant work,
but | have not done it all at once, and
the cost has been very little-less per
tree than it costs to grow young tree
up to bearing age.
l wish to lay strong emphasis on the
fact that these trees have been fed every
year since they came into my possession.
| believe it would be useless to attempt
to renovate an old tree without feeding it
we'll.
All trees will sooner or later reach
stage where it will not pay to longer care
for them. When that point is reached,
whether at 20 or 100 years, the tree
should be converted into frewood, as it
is menace to other trees as long as it
stands. But as long as the trunk and
main branches are reasonably sound, it
will pay to take care of the tree.
While at work grating one of these
old trees of which have spoken man
came along and stopped to ask about it,
and said he thought l would do better to
let the old trees go and set out some
young ones. in reply, said that was
going to have the young ones and save
the old ones, too.
The old trees have paid their way while
the young ones have been coming along,
and while the latter are probably worth
more now, the others are still on the job
and give promise of future usefulness.
doubt the advisability of encouraging
the planting of more trees, as the bust
ness will develop naturally as long as it
is profitable. If it ceases to be profitable,
it cannot be doomed into success.
Whatever the future has in store for
the orchardist, this much stands true
the man who will not care for the trees
already on the farm cannot hope to sue
coed from new paintings. Better care
first; more trees afterward.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
REAL HAIR SAVER
Found at Last, Shows Results in Three
Days Says Local Druggists.

If you are rapidly losing your hair and fear
badness A. A. Howes & Co. invite you to
make a three days test of Partisan Sage. If it
does not stop the excessive loss of hair and
make your hair and scalp look and feel at least
100 percent better, they will return your
money.
Hundreds of men and women have written
telling of the phenomenal results obtained by
using Partisan Sage. People who were bald
say they now glory in their beautiful hair.
Others who have had dandruff for years say
they got clean, healthy scalp after just a
few applications of this splendid treatment.
No matter whether you are bothered with
falling hair. prematurely gray hair. dry. dull
and brittle hair. oily. greasy. stringy hair,
dandruff or itching scalp. this well-knOwn
local firm invites you to try Partisan Sage at
their risk If it succeeds the cost is trif1ing,
and should it fail the cost is nothing. No
string or red tape to this money back offer. If
your hair is worth saving, Partisan Sage is
worth trying, and large bottle is inexpensive
at your favorlte drug or toilet counter.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30

In the October number of the Atlantic
Monthly the publishers announced that
with this issue The Atlantic's circula-
ton passes the 65, 900 mark" and 20, 900
of the November number were printed.
We congratulate the publishers, and re-
joice at this evidence of growing ap-
probation for the best in magazine lit
erature The Atlantic Monthly is now
in its seth year and the writer, though
not a reader in all these years, has been
familiar with it from the first issue,
when ii was published by Phillips &
Sampson. 1t has always had for con
tributors the best of American writers
among them James Russell Lowell,
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Henry Wads-
worth Longfellow, William Cullen Bry-
ant, John G. Whittier, Thomas Bailey
Aldrich, Kate Douglass Wiggin, Sarah
Orne Jewett, Harriet Prescott Spofford,
William D. Howells, and host of 9th
ers. OF one of the early issues it was
written ''This magazine in its outward
appearance wins the admiration of all
persons of taste; upon its neat covers
the eye rests with relief, and the clear
type and fine white paper place it among
the first for typographical beauty"
This is true Of the magazine of today,
and it is the more noticeable because of
the glazing covers of the cheap maya
zines which have come into existence
like toadstools- some of them just as
poisonous. For the most part their
front covers are embellished () with
simpering or brazen faces of women,
crudely colored, often out of drawing,
and sometimes positively indecent. From
such display on the booksellers count
ers one turns with relief to The Atlantic
Monthly, with its modest garb and
pages free from the illustrations which
are the stock in trade of some of the
lesser magazines The Atlantic, while
maintaining its high literary standard
of the past, keeps abreast of the times
on all the great questions of the day
political, sociological and economic-and
It's articles on the war have been the
best we have seen in any publication.
| f merit receives its due reward its Cir
cuation will pass the 100,0 900 mark at no
distant day.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30

The Mayor of Terra Haute, Indiana,
has entered the retail coal business, and
residents of the city, through the munich
pal market, were able to buy coal at 81, rs
ton for which dealers were asking Sc a
ton. Mayor Gossom has leased a mine
and hired 200 teams to haul the coal to
the city. In New York city the district
attorneys Office is conducting an inves-
tigation of the higher cost of coal and
food stuffs, and twenty coal dealers, large
and small, were summoned to explain
what was characterized by Dist Atty
Swami as terrible" situation. One
dealer asserted that in October he had
to go into the open market to buy coal,
paying as high as $12 a ton. Conditions
now have returned to normal, he said,
and the wholesale price at the mines is
only a few cents ton higher than last
year. Inquiry is also being made into
the increased price charged for poultry
and bread.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30

Capt. Edward Howe of Winterport
has accepted position as resident light
keeper at Saddleback light. Capt. Howe
took the government examination a lit
tie over a year ago, which he passed
with high per cent, and has only been
placed on the waiting list about year.
He will be on duty 20 days out of each
month, and relieved the other ten. Sad
dieback light is an important one, there
being keeper and two assistants. Capt.
Howe's neighbors and friends )ngratu-
late him in securing such an important
position.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
The Shoe Situation.

Orders are steadily received at foot
wear factories and the question as to
whether manufacturers will be able to
make deliveries as requested is engaging
more attention. Prices, as all expected,
have risen further and apparently the
crest has not yet been reached, as leather
continues to soar almost daily, though
the demand has quieted somewhat. Ex-
cited conditions still prevail iii hides,
with quotations advancing to new high
levels and likely to go to an even more
extreme position. -Dun's Review Nov.
25th,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
GOLDEN WEDDING IN koCKpoRT.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon H.
Wentworth in Rockport was the scene of
festive occasion Nov 23d, when the
couple were given surprise by the men,
bers of their family on the occasion of
the 50th anniversary of their marriage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wentworth were both born
in Rock port and have always resided in
their native town, wher4 they have a
wide circle of friends and acquaintance.
Mr.. Wentworth was born in the part of
Rockport which is now called Simonton,
March 8, 1876, and was the son of the
late Enoch and Caroline (Coombs) Went
worth, Nov. %, 1866, he was married to
Emma Elizabeth, daughter of the late
Capt. jeremiah and Amorei (Wallace)
Mclntlre, who was born at Beauchamp
Point, April II, l848. The ceremony
was performed by the late Nathaniel 7.
Talbot of Rockport, justice of the peace.
10 them nine children were born, two of
whom are deceased Those living are
Mrs. John Davis, Charles D., Reuben F.,
Chester P, Mrs. Zadok Knight of Rock
port, Mrs. Wilder Sellers of Vinalhaven
and Ralph S., also Of Rockport. They
have IL grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Mr.. Wentworth is ship
builder by trade and has held the position
OF foreman in Camden and Thomaston
shlpyards. He has also worked quite ex-
tenslvely at stating, and was proficient in
the business. Mr.. and Mrs. Wentworth
were presented with many gifts and the
event was most enjoyable one. Re-
treatments were served and the best
wishes of the many friends were extend
ed for continuance of prosperity and
happiness.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
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BEST AUTHORITIES
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Every one of the ingredients of
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The medicinal substances used in
Hoods Sarsaparilla include roots,
barks herbs, berries, ETC., and those
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They are Indicated, these authors
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neuralgia, nervousness and debility.
When you buy Hoods Sarsaparilla
and Peptiron Pills you are buying
good medicines. Get them today.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1916-11-30
Thanks

"For morning and the hopes of day;
For hours to work and hours to play;
For courage and contentnent here;
For trust to strengthen; JOY to cheer,
We praise Thee, Lord!
"For evening and the duties done;
For every strife of conscience won;
For hours to dream and hours to rest;
For all thy love made manifest.
We bless Thee, Lord.
For home and those who love us there;
For friends and kindred everywhere;
For life and for the life to be.
Eternal fellowship with Thee.
We thank Thee, Lord"
F. u. Sherman.