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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-23
Help Advertise the Fair

The advertising manager Of the
Somerset Central Fair has issued date
slips about two feet by six inches, in
tended to be displayed on automo-
bile wind shields, These will be
mailed to anyone who is willing to
thus help advertise the Somerset Cen
trail Fair or may be obtained by call
ing at this office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-23
Cornyllle High School Reunion

This reunion was held last Tuesday.
A full report will be given in our
next issue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-08-23

EXPRESS WAGON FOR SALE
Extra good trade. Has recently been
equipped with new wheels and new
aNels. Good strong wagon for village
or farm use. Price $4,000. May be
seen at my home. 16 Jewett St, Show
hogan. Joseph Leo. tf34
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

ington and viii! 70 from there to
Petersburg. for It short stay, before
returning to their home in River
View. Norfolk.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Citizens Exchange
bank met in the Offices of the bank
on Wednesday. After the business.
the report of the auditor and a speech
by the president showed the bank
had made fine progress during the
fiscal year. All of the officers were
omplmcnted for their good work
and both officers and board of direc-
tors were reelected for another year.
Mr.. Nelson, WHO has been supef-
Intending tho improvements on the
streets here has gone with his wife
and small children to North Carolina,
where ne has taken another contract
The work here is almost complete
ana NJ. Nelson will only need TO re-
turn occasionally until II is finished.
S2le Of our boys who are doing
their bit" for their country have
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

,,-ccts OF this little town OF twenty
I'VE hundred people.
I MANY attractive homes. and new
houses for rent, have been built In
! West Point in The past SIX months;
Airs. Forrest ]. Leigh has just com
.,;,ted her new home and moved in
Wednesday
~. G. l.. TcIt. attorney az law,
and Mr.. II ~. Blackwell. manager
Of the West Point Grocery Co. left
last SunGcy 'cr Fort Myer. where they
had been caGei ;nr training
David Fiatd son Of MIR George
, Field. loft ~ Thursday 10 enlist in
the hospital corrS. NJ. Hen,y Tomp-
kins. who was last year principal or
the West Point High school. has or
! listed and been sent . Petersburg as
uuartermaster Mr. Tompkins was
is good mixer: TO vii. 10 &C. - n
service in a social way y any divl-
sion to which he may he assign !!
Mrs J. Marshall Lewis. q ,ilou-
cester is visiting in tho Fome Of N.Y.
II. l. Lewis on First street.
Mrs. r, O. Hubbard has returned
to her home in BaNsyille after a visit
in tho hospitablc home Of Mrs. H. H.
Bagby This week Mrs BaEhy has
as her guests Dr.. Bagby's mother
Mrs y. +. Bagby. OF Tappahannock,
and Miss Alma Walker. of Walkerton
Mothers day was observed in the
churches here last sunday with ap-
propriate sermons This Sunday the
Methodist church IS celebrating
Chiidren's day with an interesting
program and special music.
ON Friday afternoon DR.. T.
Bagby gave a health talk TO the
school and civic league of the Can
ton school in the upper part OF King
william. Besides the r@embers OF the
league tho scholars remained to hear
the address.
Mrs Thrift and her daughter Miss
Clara Thrift, attended the closing
exercises of the school at Indian
Town on the 10th OF the month. They
were much pleased with the many
evidences of the good work that had
been done by the teacher. Mrs. Mont
ague Pitcher, Jr. Among the pleas
ing features of the entertainment was
a flag driil 10y the pupils. Chief Cook
in patriotic and well delivered adj
dress reminded his audience Of the
times the red men saved John Smith
md his little band of pale faces.
when the colony of VIRGINIA was in
It's infancy, and pledged his tribe to
he no less loyal In the crisis through
which the country is now passing.
Mrs Margaret. Bowden, OF King
, and queen. visited her daughter,
Mrs Ned Bland, last week
Mr. and Mrs George *. Hundley,
formerly Of West Point, but now res
idents Of HopeweI. are guests, Of Mr..
and Mrs {. r. Starke this week.
Mrs Thomas sharpe and her
daughter Adele sharpe. who have
been visiting in the homes of Mrs. T.
". Nance and Mrs NJ. f. Chandler
left saturday to visit friends in Wash
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
COLUMBIA

Especial to The Richmond NjrEinian)
Columbia Va, May l9.-Nrs Dali
nsy tsoshY,. VI sses Marriott ,Ns.}fs3g ana
Cora Walton were in Richmond on
Saturday
Bernard Cowherd, son Of e. r Cow
herd. has enlisted with the engineer
Ing corps and vii! sail for France
June 10.
Mrs Tucker Darlington Leigh, Mrs.
r Tucker Hughes. Mrs George
Huckstep and Mrs Dahnev Cosby at
tended the L y (. meeting on Tues
day ~ Glenburine Palmyra the home
OF Miss Vera Petit and Mrs. william
IseseA,4.4 Mrs t-'f4t4e4 etf Char
iottesyille. was present and made an
interesting address relative 10 the
work OF the L. y C.'s in her district
Mr.. and Mrs = Il Cowherd left
for Norfolk on Wednesday to visit the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Cuba Is Good Shoe Market.

Cuba is at present the best mar
liet in the whoe world for American
footwear, says a report by the red
cral department OF commerce. very
few of the natives go without 1906
wear, and per capita consumption OF
shoes is very heavy. More than 10
per cent of business Is done by Amer
lean firms. as there is no competition
from local manufacturers and none
of great importance from Europe,
Despite United States strong posi-
ton in the market. however there are
many ways in which United States
hold on the market can be strength
ened. as there arc number OF fea-
lures in the Cuban trade not well un-
derstood by the American manufac-
tMrer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20

family of their son, Il. + Cowherd.
Jr.
Miss Edith Peasants. uf Hanover IS
The guest OF her sister. Mrs w. O. GTib-
son.
Hon. J. Aston CaJcn, 1'rs CabeH,
aud Miss Ethel Alison Cahei. have re-
turned TO Point OF Fork" after visit
TO Ashevile. y. {. where Mr.. tabeii
addressed the Society OF he Cincln-
natl.
Miss Fannie Briggs as Scoutwii'e
visited MISS AVIS Wood mis- wees.
Mrs. Hugh MeCordy returned TO
,R4chmond ON Thursday aftor visit
With her SISTER. Mrs. :. NJ, Harvey.
Mir. ard Mrs f. L. Jenklns. of Rich
3nond. viii spend SOM time here
The Bible class met at tho residence
Of Mrs George - !l9dEson on We'd
uesday afternoon
Mrs j. s Payuc and Miss Nancy
Payne were In town Wednesday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
RADFORD NORMAL


Especial TO The Richmond Nirgin'an-f
Radford. Va, May i9.-Under The
auspices of the state board of educa-
tion professional courses OF various
kinds and review courses Will be Of
fered in The Radford Normal school
this summer 4 larger number 9nd
variety of courses than has ever been
offered in this institution VIII be Of
fcred this summer Under the regn-
lations of the state board of educa-
ton professional courses are orered
only in the registered state tnstitu-
tons and high school graduates may
receive certificates by attending one
Of the registered state institutions for
six weeks this summer, This viii
brine a larger number Of high school
graduates 20 Radford than in any pre-
ceding summer. The attendance :
Radford last summe~ during the arsr
term was sS6. the largest OF any insti-
tuition in the state with one exception
The larger number Of professional
courses offered this summer for the
( benefit OF teachers now in aetbal
teaching service viii bring a much
larger numbe~ OF students this sum
mer than In tCy previous year. Fho~c
summer courses are offered without
any tuition fees or charges through
the liberaIty OF the state legislature.
Many Of the teachers OF the Norman
school during the regular session VIII
teach during the summer. However
q large number of educational special
lists from this and other states have
been secured for the summer school
Every provision is being made for the
comfort and convenience of the teach
ers who viii spend this SUMMER here
The dorm!tories of the Normal scnool
will be open The laboratories
library reading rooms and various OF
CARNATIONS o Tie school VIII be At
the service ef the summer school
faculty and students
Students wishing to review chenils-
try. biology. physics or take courses
In agriculture to assist them IN thFlr
teaching for the coming year VIII ma
unusual opportunities here
BY recent action OF the state board
of education third grade certificates
for white teachers and second grade
rhish school certificates have l-es4t
abolished The graduates Of arcred-
tied high schools are no longer gwen
certificates on account Of graduation
from accredited high schools but they
are now required Ia attend one OF the
Registered state institutions TINS &C
ton on the part Of the state board m
dicates a purpose to increase the pro-
fessional training Of teachers TO pro-
vide this special ira ming ana 10 bflh-
n within the reach OF all the teachers,
the state has made ample provision
for the support OF the summer schN"lS
al a very small cost 10 fne t9aCffrs
who attend
Not onlS the laboratories library
and other strictly edurailonal tca-
lures of the Normal school viii be at
the service 81 the students. eut me
gymnasium, swimming pool the 1aT&,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
THE RICHMOND NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MAY 20, 1917

written home that they were detail
ed TO the mess room and had peeled
two sacks of potatoes and a crate of
onions Ii they couldn't shed any tears
on leaving home they now have
chance to do so
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-20
Art Linen Breakfast
and Luncheon
Cloths,
1898

~ inches 50 uare,
heavy round t h r e a d
line n, spoke hem
stitched.
The old price of these
cloths was $3.50.
Today we couldn't
duplicate them under
$500.
While the pre- S en- t
limited quantity lasts
the price will be S2.@. y.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
-Association Directory

Directory of agricultural associa = lions of Maricopa county are as fol- lows
 Arizona Cotton Growers association; county organization, board of di- rect0rs. F H. Parker, ProeniN; charles Waterhouse Tempe; F. G. AttaWay. Mesa. r. S Lacey, Gilbert; Charles Campbell Glendale; C. R. Gordon. Chandler. President (. H. Wuterhouse, Tempe secretary w. H. KnoN. Phoenix.
 Local Cotton Growers associations, Phoenix. Frank II. Parker, president; w. H. Knox secretary. Tolleson, J. G. Holmes president Leon II. Tolleson, secretary
 Maricopa County Farmers union, be- tween 300 and 800 members, Rudolph <uckler Glendale, president; A. H. Terril, Peoria secretary.
 Locals Farmers Union. Glendale 135 members, c. (. Green, president; t' II. Gilbert secretary. Peoria. 45 members, A. II. Terrill, president; F. Fl. Perkins, secretary. Washington "A members J. w. Etter. president, Rudolph Kuckler, secretary.
 United Produce Growers association. one hundred and ten members. al. G. EIammels, president; Wm Thomp son. secretary.
 Arizona Orange association. Forty members. Foster Rockwell, president. II. A. Severinghaus. vice president aud manager: l.. II. khuart secretary.
 Melon Growers Association of Glen dale, co-operates with United Pro- ducers association. Leon Kendrick, secretary Seven hundred acres signed mp with Crutchfield and Woolfolk of pitt-lurgh About 600 acres will be grown hy the United Producers {
 Arizona Pioneer Co-operative Cow Testing association. F M. Wilkinson, i W. w. pickrell tester
 Madison and Scottsdale Cow Test I ing association. C. r. Caldwell, presi ' dent q. w. Cummins. secretary; { Geo. ". Sheerer tester. :
 1.aveeu Literary Society (Agricul | tuIaD. Eighty eight members. Grant i Potter president: Fred Galusha, vice president John NanderWalker, secre- tary.
 Roosevelt Farm Improvement as sociati1n- Trinity Live members. C. IT, E. Haretcr. president: George Cate, first cice-p president; Wm Barrows. second vice president; Allan Wilkin son. secretary.
 Scottsdale Farm Improvement assO- citation. Niuety-foCr members Walter r. smith Uresident Chas Miller. first vice president; Edward l.. Smith, sec ond vice- president: Mrs. James Stout, secretary. Gilbert Commercial club. tAgricul- tufaIJ X. W. Ayers. secretary.
 Maricopa County Poultry assoc ia- tioo W " Ceroev Neea nroSido0t
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
COW TESTING REPORT FOR
 JANUARY

The Madisonville- Scottsdale Cow Testing Association. Geo, w. Scheerer. official tester. reports twenty two cows producing more than 40 pounds of butter fat during the month Eleven of these produced more than A. pounds and one. a grade Holstein eight years old. owned by NJ. s. Autry produced 129S.9 pounds of milk. testing 5.2. making e7.5 pounds of butter fat or 7S.@ pounds of butter. Of the cows producing above forty pounds of but ter fat three Jerseys) were owned by Walter F. smith A. c. Bailey fcur CJcrseNs) l.. X. Creed one ter sev and one Holstein; C. D. Thayer tWC CHolsteins) ?. | Harder two Ilolsteins) C. F. Caldwell two Ger seys) C. l., Dalton one OIolstein); r. Kruse two CHolsteins); NJ s. Autry three U4ols,c.ns). and F. J. Jack one liolsteinl.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
ADVENT|STS SECURE
 GLENDALE QUARTERS

GLENDALE. Feb. 1.-The Seventh Day Adventists have rented the build ing formerly occupied by Clarks store to hold their meetings in. Services were held there Friday night
 MT. Bruce is painting the home of Dr. Otto on West Washington street. This is one of the prettiest homes in west Glendale.
 Mayor Tinker is having his yard changed all around. The cottonwood trees are removed and the stately pop lar will take their place. Shrubs are being planted on the beautiful lawn which will make the surroundings even more beautiful.
 Miss Luella Kearns is building a new rabbit hutch for her pet rabbits.
 Little Maynard Tribble is improving He was taken suddenly ill about a week ago. The doctor thinks it is ptomaine poisoing, from eating canned corn.
 MT. Woodward is back on the job again after few days illness.
 Miss Lois Morrison is spending the week end with her mother Miss Mor- rison is attending the normal at Tempe.
 Mrs R. L. Ruiclwentz shopped in Glendale Saturday. Mir. and Mrs.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
CHANDLER W. |. I. J.
 ELECTs|Ts OFFICERS

CHANDLER. Feb 1.-The w. C. T. L. held a lively and interesting ses- sion Thursday afternoon in the Methodist church. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. C. F. Rogers, and the minutes being read by the secretary, were approved as read. The election of officers re- suited in the following persons be- ing chosen president, Mrs. T. J. Crowl; vice president. Mrs. Charles Peter son. recording secretary, Mrs. E. O. Gruwell corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Dwight Leckey; treasurer. Mrs. w. T Edwards; pianist. Miss Bertha Smith
 Many plans for the worK during the coming year were discussed ard ac- tiOn will he taken upon them at the next meeting. when the new officers will be installed and new committees arpointed
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

Purchase of the Emil Gang property on East Washington street by Mill waukee capitalists, the re-opening of the Commercial hotel announcement of the lease of the new Luhrs building, now being erected at the corner of Central avenue and Madison street by the McArthur Bros, and announcement that the Boston store will be complete ly remodeled featured the events on the Phoenix realty market the past week
 These deals are of great importance to the city, combining as they do the introduction of considerable outside capital, the erection of q large business block and the modernizing of one of the best known stOres in the city.
 The purchase of the Gang property was announced in The Arizona Repub- lican few days ago, as were also the lease or the new Luhrs building by the McArthur Bros. and the remodeling of the Boston store. It is probable that
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
PHOENIX AND VALLEY REALTY
 DEMAND SHOWS GROWING IDEA
 IF INCREASED LOCAL VALUES

the Hurley property will undergo numerous changes within the next few months.
 Considerable farm property has been sold the past week by local realty dealers. It is announced, in fact. that the demand for farm property is great CT at the present time than for the past several months. Reasonably priced ranches have found a ready sale on the market, while there also has been q small demand for the better and higher priced ranches. it is announced.
 City property, while having more ready sale than at the same time last year. is moving somewhat slowly. Dealers are at loss to account for this condition. Rentals, it is stated, are the best in history. The number of wis itors in Phoenix this year has been so great as to make furnished houses, apartments and rooms almost at q
 Continued OF Page Eleven)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

Rinckentz have homestead in Para disc valley.
 Mir. and Mrs. Holly Betts are nicely settled in their new home in Orchard addition.
 That rest room feeling is growing on Glendale The merchants are en- thusiastic over it and it will only be a short time until Glendale will be all fussed-up with nice little rest room.
 Captain Collyer and Mrs. Collyer of New York, are visiting their son here in the valley.
 MT McGregor has fixed up nice little bachelor quarters and will spend the winter out on the Cook & Laird ranch on New river.
 J. w. Patterson was in Glendale Saturday from his homestead, looking after some Woodmen business.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
NO DIRECTION

When Governor Heau was in office in New Hampshire. Colonel Barrett, of the governors staff, died, and there was an unseemly scramble for the office, even while his body was await ing burial with military honors. One candidate ventured to call upon Gov eruOr Head.
 Governor, he asked, do you think you would have any objections if I were to get into Colonel Barretts place.
 The answer came promptly. No, l don't think l should have any objec- tions if the undertaken Is willing. ."- Tit Bits.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
WILL STUDY HISTORY

Friday being tho regular day for their meeting. the women of the C. l.. C. were entertained at the home of Mrs Webster J. Lewis. IL having been decided to next take mp the study of the history of Arizona, Mrs. Lewis briefly outlined a number of points of greatest interest and a course Of study was arranged The wedding customs of several nationalities were then discussed and Mrs. O. W. Breu stedt gave a recital Of the beautiful Spanish ceremony and Miss Bertha smith told of odd customs at Slavic ceremonies The serving Of refresh ments brought to a close an afternoon all too short for the many things Of interest brought into il
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
- - BUILDING FOR WOMEN

Business women of Boston are to have a twelve story building erected for their special benefit. The promot- CTS Of the building are organized under the name of the Woman's Board or Trade building. There will be large and small offices, rooms for display of goods and will be devoted entirely to the interests of women.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
With The Farmers Of The
 Salt River Valley
eGc LAYING CONTEST

The first week of the Egg Laying Contest at the Phoenix Union High School closed Wednesday, February 7 No startling records were made, but considering that the hens had on.y few days to become accus toned to their new quarters and the trap nests. the weeks record is very good The highest pen record was made by Pen No. s. $. C. White Leg horns. this pen laying 21 eggs. The highest individual record was made by hen No. 42, a Rhode Island White. which laid six eggs in the seven days. The Hoganized White Leghorns, one pen of which was selected for egg laying. laiG last week 20 eggs: the other. which according to the Hogan system were non producers, laid one egg Curiouelv ononeh tris eF9 wa~ also the smallest egg laid in any of the pens.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
MERELY INCIDENTAL

Hotel Visitor Booming from the bath room) Here. I've been ringing for you for ages"
 Chambermaid-"W Which bell, sir?'
 Nisitor-"The bell over the bath"
 Chambermaid-"Oh, we pay no at tention to that bell, sir That's only put there is case any one feels faint Punch
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

tomologlst interviewed the man. and from his apparent lack of Knowledge
 of the work. and the fact that he was
 uplinown at the Ohio College or Agri- culture, the fruit growers have been warned against him.
 Tepary beans. which so far as known originated ill Arizona, are be- coming better known in the east, ano it is stated on good authority, that there is now d demand for them in carload lots in New York markets
 A seven year old grade Holstein, owned by Peter Truog, produced 17SS.7 pounds of milk testing Al, ac- cordin" to the report of the official tester of the Arizona Pioneer COW testing association. This makes 73.3 pounds of butter fat. equal to more than Sj pounds of butter which at the wholesale price Of that commodity $34
 A bill is before the state senate, making it possible to borrow money from the state on unimproVed lands. Nc loan is to be made on lands worth less than $1O per acre, and the amount of the loan shall not exceed One-half the value of the land, and may not be more than $5,00e
 The number of dairy cows in Ari- Zona increased 40 per cent during I546, accordlng to ngures recently made public by the U. s Department If Agriculture. Montana increased F per cent; New Mexico 12 per cen, and Wyoming 10 per cent. Nc other states made as large gains.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
MOTHER DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Word was received on Wednesday evening Of the death of the mother Of Rev. William Reberger, at her home in California Mrs. Reberger left on Thursday afternoon for that place. MT. Reberser having gone several weeks ago
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
METHODIST SERVICES

Rev MT. Adams will again Droach in the Methodist church on this Sun day morning. The service he held last Sunday was much appreciated and doubtless a large audience will he present this Sunday.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
LEST YOU FORGET

Be sure and come to see Aun' Jcmima at the Methodist church ot Tuesday evening. A literary anc musical program will be given anG good things to eat will be sold
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
NEW RANcHER AT CHANDLER

Another new family arrived this week. it being II. Green and family Of Oklahoma They will locate on the Fowler ranch east of Chandler.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
NOTE AND COMMENT

A self styled expert horticulturist.' claiming 10 be a graduate of the Ohio "cilege of Agriculture has been oper atine ir the Gila Valley near Saf- forl D.. Rartletf nseietaa,t c.ate o,,
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
COMMITTEE MEETING

The finance committee Of the Wom ans club will meet on Tuesday after noon at 9 o'clock in the club room on Commonwealth avenue.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

l2. Barred Rocks ............. The heaviest average eggs were from the Black Minorcas. three spens of White Leghorns following. ,...
 H. C. GAMBEE. Professor of Agriculture, Phoenix Union High School.
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11
FINANCES AND MARKETS

c'o~tir~oa froro rooo Scven,
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

Continued OF Page Eleven)
Arizona republican., 1917-02-11

Directory of agricultural associa- lions of Maricopa county are as fol-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-21
GEORGIA GIRL EARNING $1,000
A WEEK; WAR CORRESPONDENT

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. PA thOus-
and dollars a week as war correspon-
dent at the front is the salary being
paid to an Atlanta girl, if the in
formation conveyed to her father in
this city, is correct.
Her pen name is Jane Anderson,
she is the wife of Deems Taylor, of
tie New York Tribune, and she was
introduced into the writing business
by no less a parsonage than the late
Colonel William F. Cody, better
known as Buffalo Bill, who made her
his friend while she was rollick-
ing girls on the plans of Arizona.
The young woman's father is R. A
Anderson, manager of an Atlanta ho-
tell.