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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
BASE
STORIES

Clark Griffith thinks that Howard
Shanks will make a great shortstop.
Ty Cobb, Detroit outfelder, has on |
two occasions made five hits in a
game.
Joe Woods says he viii not draw a
cent Of salary until he pitches for the
Indians.
Beals Becker had hit safely in %
straight games when Jake Northrup
stopped his run.
Hans Lobert is doing lot of COM
planning at present because of his tough
luck as pinch hitter.
Old Doc Crandail has been pitching
some great ball for Los Angeles, as
his string OF victories testifies.
The Louisville club has ended It's
search for an outfielder by landing
Claude Cooper from the Phillles.
President Phil Ball of the Browns
has given checks of 500 each to Ernie
Koob and Bob Groom, his no-hit pitch.
ers.
Second Baseman Pltler of the Pr
rates has made a hit with smokeyille
fans. He Is batting and fielding clev.
erly.
Many persons have been named to
succeed Clarence Rowland as manager
OF the White Sox, but he still saws
wood.
Lee Magee Is back In the game after
one of the worst cases OF batting slump
that has affected an athlete In many i
long day.
The fact that Ty Cobb has quit play
Ing golf for the summer may have
something to do with his remarkable
winning streak.
Matty Mcintyre, former Detroit star
and late. manager of the Mobile team
: is now playing ball with a team in .
; Detroit factory league.
Happy Felsch. who Is playing center
field for the White Sox. has developed
into a high-class player. He Is one o.
: Rowland's best hitters.
Third Baseman Baird Is making goOs
with the Cardinals. He couldn't hi
> when he played With the Pirates. bu
: now he is killing the ball.
+ Pitcher Earl Hamilton Of tn
Browns got away TO a poor start thi
e season He has failed 20 come hom
a a winner IN fourteen starts.
81 Miller Higgins has been cleaning
) house and trimming his sails to max
t room for a lot of new players VII
; are to be taken on this fall
J. Chick Gandil Is playing first bas
20 cleyeriy for the White sOx that IN
Ie sharps still wonder why the Washing
q tons and CleTeIands let him go.
ID Pretty soon IL will become popular
II introduce Harry CeFeleskle as q broti
,r or OF Stanley C0veleshie. The Cieyl
r land alabster has ali the better I
D. his southpaw brother on records
se date, and in the big figure az the ian
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

stang the Braves one
of while
which Mitchell is leading is
John Mcraw the
Then
1914
in Robinson In Brooklyn
1914 third in 1915 and pennant In 1915
Robinson and Mitchell the behndT
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
No klnderaarten Role.

He-I offer you my hearts first
fresh young affections.
She-George, 1 have often thought
I'd like to teach-but l have never
cared for kindergarten work.-Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

what seemed 70 disagree with him
he mOstY
..The way the doctors dld"-Judse.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

The world pays a man big money
for minding his own business, but few
men seem to realize it.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
An lmprovement.

Gle left his home all for her."
'Why SOP
"weH, you see, hers was the better
home" L..
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
ThouqhtfuI Dad.

Young Oficer-Well, good-by, dad
I'll write you in day or two.
Father-But. my dear boy, you must
make that check last longer than that
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
An inslnaatisn.

Is Jnlla's color naturalY'
swell. you can hardly tel Il from
the real thing
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

An English scientist has a theory
that the world is not growing colder,
but hotter.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

III you can't keep up with the pr"
cession don't ask the parade To staS
back with you.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
eorrobsrmtiss Evlasnss.

That girl has such Al open %
ture.s
4 should say col she never uAuta
up
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Nowadays the average small boys
ambition is to ride horseback for 3
moving picture show.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10
TheAoIdTest.

Edith-Josephine sings n lot when
Mr. Spooner is calling on her.
Marie-Trying to test his love, sup
pose.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

There's sas cure way of keeping CUT
VI debt
what u ttTs
sQAI waiting things sou cant at~
ford.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Coed manners include not merely
pleasant things said and dons. bot IN.
pleasant Ones left und0ne.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Flaked potatoes are used in Sweden
either for human consumption or for
fodder.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

United States made 100000 autos
Ia 1910
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Pollen in cold storage has been
shipped from Japan to Washington for
use in hybridizing experiments.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Today you are having the fun you'll
probably be longing for ten years from
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1917-08-10

Tulsa. Okla, newspapers employ
girl reporters Men all away TO war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-13
Business asUsual
But
Patriotism First

1t IS not always easy to readapt and recon-
struct from normal to war conditions. However.
to help aid the sale of Liberty Bonds and to en-
courage patriotism by enlistment IN the Army and
Navy of OUR COUNTRY. we have endeavored
in our best RED-BLO CODED AMERICAN style
do small bit
The fac-simile of General Pershings letter is
one Of the many distinguished acknowledgements
Of our efforts and one which we are proud to pre-
sent to our friends
We call attention to the fact that the border
display used on this page is reproduction of the
window displays shown in hundreds of prominent
stores Of Washington and vicinity cooperating in
our patriotic plan During this period we with
drew our customary ice cream display to make
for Patriotism First" by installing the
Stars and Stripes, which completed the idea.
The Washington public schools, Alexandra
Washington were all supplied with more than
quarter Of million copies of our patriotic song
book. At the request Of Mrs Christian Hemmck
many hundreds. Of copies Of this now famous
book were handed out at the classical presentation
Of The Call of the Allies held in the Sylvan
Theater. The which impelled us to pub
lish this patriotic song book was the conspicuous
lack OF authentic American patriotic songs avail
able in this form.
The secretary of the Pan-American Bureau
requested forty complete sets Of this patriotic win
dow display to send to the countries of the Pam
American Union example of how mer-
chant or manufacturer can do his bit
Thousands of windshield ornaments shown
here distributed among Washington mo-
florists and posters of President Wilson were re-
quested by recruiting stations in Washington and
other large cities.
Our standing offer to our employees is
Prompt reinstatement and preference is assured
to those of our number who enlist for the war
for Democracy and Human Liberty" Many of
Lholr
shoulder straps.
However, we started this editorial with -'Busi-
ness AS Usual Business, during the past strenu-
season has taxed capacity to its utmost de-
gree, yet we are confident that we have earned the
highest commentator Of our multitude of Gus
toners for unparalleled efficiency in main
tanning the high quality of The Velvet Kind and
our unmatched service
CHAPIN-SACKS MFG. co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
Program Proves Most Pleasurahle

Very delightful was the pretty lit
tie entertainment "Ye Little Olde
Folks Concert, an operetta In two
acts, given Tuesday under the aus
pices of the Young Peoples Society
Christian Endeavor at the Congrega-
tional church. Each and every one
Of the characters were we'll portray
ed and showed the best and most care
full training.
The cast of Characterization
and Dorothy two most proper and
decorous maids, Virginia Stinchfield
and Ruth Iles Corporal of Ye Militia
Sojers, Allan Stinchfeld Granny
Lumkins, good person but queer
withal, Olena Viles; Sleepy Cherub,
most mighty trial of our patience
Harold Lord Fidgety Susan, who
fdgets even at we Sunday meeting,
Catherine Mckinney; Job Harkins,
we choir leader, John Oddly; Quakers.
Evelyne Viles, Lois Patten, Fern AXE
ley and Doris Reyes chorus, Florence
Sheaff, Margaret Vail Bernice Boyd,
Wyona Boulgier, Helen Neil, Evelyn
st. Leger. Francis ST. Leger, Walter
Wilson, Edward Smiley, Reginald Nc
Elhiney, Leon Jenkins, Ben Oddly and
Donnell Mccarthy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31

| Mrs. Ella H. Crowell arrived home
Tuesday evening from weeks trip
to Massachusetts and Connecticut
Shortly after nine o'clock yesterday
morning a large crowd gathered on
the bridge to watch the dynamitng of
the big log jam which had formed
almost over the dam.
There will be no more Good Will
meetings until after January first,
1918 The members are to do work
at their homes this Summer for the
American Fund for French Wounded.
Altho it is not as yet decided as to
which boys will represent the local
school, track team will be sent from
Skowhegan High to the Abbott school
meet at Pennington which will be held
Monday, June eleventh
Word has been received in this town
of the death Of Elizabeth Trayer. wife
of Wilbur d. Palmer, formerly of
Skowhegan. Mrs. Palmer died at her
home in Worcester, Mass She leaves
beside her husband, a son, Allen, aged
eight years.
f. II. Cleveland of Everett, Mass
has been at the Somerset Hospital for
abouttwo weeks having been operated
upon by Drs. Stinchfield and Young
He came to Skowhegan, May 10Th to
visit his father c. s. Cleveland. On
the following Monday he went to his
farm in Cornville to set out some trees
and while there was taken suddenly
ill.
Elliot M. Spear, son of Lieutenant
Edward Spear, has enlisted In a regi-
ment recently recruited in Minneapo-
lis and will go to France with them
In the early future. This regiment
is raised by the Canadian govern
ment and consists largely of citizens
Of the Dominion. 1t was open to
Americans who wished to volunteer
and Mr.. Spear, who has been in Min
neapolis for some time. enlisted with
them. His present rank is Sergeant
About two-thirds of the amount ask
ed for, $2500, was raised by the Every
Member Canvass held by the Centen-
airy Methodist church last Sunday at
ternoon, and the result Is very sat
isfactory. Not all the members of
the parish were seen and the final
report will be made probably next
Sunday. Preceding the canvass,
supper was given last Friday evening
in the church vestry to the official
board, team leaders and team workers
at which Rev Henry Clay Turner pre-
sided in the absence of Judge Law
renee who was unable to be present
There were about sixty in attendance
The speaker of the evening was Rev.
John NJ. Arters of Watervile whose
topic was THE Church as an Asset in
this Community" The supper was
given under the auspices of the Ladies'
Social Circle and the committee COM
prised Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson. chair
man, Mrs. II. A. Dinsmore, Mrs J. n.
Smith and Mrs. d. A. Porter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
Ably and Honestly Managed
Buy Now for Big Profits

A limited amount of this stock at 81
psr shAEs for short time only. Send
your orders now before price advances
and get the June Dividend,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
Seed Wheat

1t is announced by the State Com
mittee on Public Safety that a car of
No. l seed Spring wheat has just ar
rived in Waterville and is ready for
The price to farmers Is
$500 per bushel. Others who wish
this seed to plant should address John
e. Bunker, Augusta, Me-, Secretary of
the Committee.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31

What happened to peter? Opera
House, June 1st
Would you like to know what "A
Telegram from Dad" contained? Come
to the Opera House, June LIST and
learn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
TroutdaIe Camps
TroutdaIe, Somerset County, Me.

On beautiful Moxie Pond; take Maine
Central Ry. to Troutdale. Excellent
Trout Fishing in five ponds and eight
brooks and fine Salmon Fishing in one
pond. Here the Trout are taken on
the fly every day of the season. Nest
comfortable accommodations in separ-
ate cabins for each party Fine table.
An ideal vacation place with many
easy side trips. Main camps reach
ed in five minutes by canoe or motor
boat from railway station. For rates
address: l3w2O'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
PAUL NJ. GUILD
Bingham, Me.
Really Big Fortunes

rs these are the safest investments
and pay the biggest profits, being the
basis of all manufacturing, production
and profit, the fundamentals from
which all thirfgs are made.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
More Clubs Added

Two boys and girls clubs have been
organized in Somerset County since
May 18th these being one at Cam
bridge of six members with Mrs.
Florence Wilder as local leader and
one at Palmyra with nine enrolled.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31

You might possibly so advertise in
Everybody's Column as to get no re-
turn for your money, but 1t is doubt
full IL anybody ever did. 1t is next
to = dead certainty that an Every
body's ad will get what it is sent for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
O I L

is one Of the greatest of them all
with demand increasing much faster
than production.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31
Annual Mark Down Sale of
Spring Coats and Suits
EVERY COAT AND SUIT IN OUR STOCK MUST
BE SOLD AND EVERY GARMENT A BARGAIN


Plaid Sport were So Il off 1915 each.
Plaid Sport Black White Checks Coats and
Corduroy Coats $3.50 each, Now IA off 81 IS each
Lot All Wool Popn Coats coors Navy Tan and Mustard
$1,000 each Now IA off $50 each.
Black Navy and Copenhagen Blue
were 81 DO and 1920 A OF % and $500 each
Lot ncadinst all Best GOATS, Popns Fine French
Serges Whipcord Garardines Wool Veours and Mixtures,
Pals and Stripes $500 47o0 $500 $4,000 each
Now II off $l1 % 1928, 1880, and $5 90 each
Every Spring Suits $500 $4,000. $500
$4,000 and $500 off $27 $500 $3.50 $22 80
and $2G25 each
All Chldrens Coats IA off 5000 $3.50 $500, $500,
So co. $3.50 $1,000 80 ISL 1925 $780, 1919
50 so and $50 each
Coats Last make Black Navy, Tan and 2 Mix
$1,000, $780, $500, and $500 each Now tot
close ~ '' $500
10 Suits years old were $3.50 $500 $17OO and $4,000 each
No" each $2.98
81 Suits Last year make $780, $500 and $4,000 each
No" each $3.50
Suits Years make $25 90 and $4,000 each Now
each $1,000
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-01
HAIL STORM DOES MUCH
DAMAGE AROUND CIBBON

This community was visited by very
severe hail and electrical storm at about
$50 o'clock last Friday afternoon which,
we have been informed, has done much
damage to some of the crops in this
vicinity, especially to the west of us.
Several farmers have, been completely
hailed out, they not having single bit
of their crops left, while others who have
been more fortunate will probably still
be able to harvest about a half or on =
third crop. The territory which suf-
fered most from the heavy hail storm
seems to extend from about two miles
on this side of Fairfax, covering in all
strip of about seven miles wide and ten
or more miles long. Besides doing
heavy damage to the crops there was
much other damage done such as the
up-rooting of trees, blowing over of
newly erected hay stacks, breaking of
windows, demolishing machine heds
and other small buildings, etc. There
has also been reports of some damage
being done to several dwelling houses
in town by lightning, but, whether this
is true or not we have been unable to
learn. 1t is indeed a pitiful sight to see
the beautiful fields of corn and grain
destroyed in such a manner and in so
short time. 1t would have taken but
a week before the create per cent of the
earlier grains, such as barley, rye, etc.
would have been ready for harvesting.
We have not heard of any estimates
in regard to the amount of damage
done by this storm but it will easily
amount to thousands and thousands of
dollars.-GibbOn Gazette.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-01
NEWS YEAR OLD

The following from the Springfield
Advance, would indicate that someone
has his wires crossed: b.
"New Ulm is to have an under
ground heat distributing system and
the contract for the work has been
awarded to the Healy Plumbing &
Heating company of St. Paul.
According to the Pioneer Press, John
A. Healy, president of the company,
closed the contract last Friday, which
calls for the installation of the plant
ready for service at a cost of $4,000.
Work will be started Immediately
and the plants completion is expect
ed by fall. The Charles L. Pillsbury
company, mechanical engineering firm
of Minneapolis, willsupervise the installa-
tion." 49,
New Ulm's underground heat-dis-
tributing system was installed last year,
and did fine service during the weather
of last winter. In fact it was so success
full that more business men were anxious
to- be taken in on the heating plan, and
the contract was let two weeks ago to the
Healy company for $14,9S2. The orig
inal plant, installed last year, cost up
ward of $4,000.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-01
"SAFETY BORED"
BY G. L. MORRILL,

AS an American citizen and Christian
minister I charge the Minnesota Safety
Board with being unsafe, unfair, I'M
truthful, unnecessary, unauthorized, I'M
constitutional, un-American, unpatriotic
and unscriptural.
Good citizens are getting tired and
bored with a Safety Board whose man.
datory methods are Mexican and Prus-
sian and not American.
Are Minneapolis and Minnesota in
America or Europe? Are we under a
republican government of, by and for
the people, or under me und Colt"
Commission of, by and for itself?
We love Old Glory, are loyal to the
president of the United States and are
willing to sacrifice all that we have and
are in this war Of liberty against slavery
and of democracy against aristocracy,
but we are from Missouri and must be
shown whether the War Department
at Washington authorized our Commits
sion to single out Minnesota as the
wicked, hayward daughter among her
sister states, or whether the Commission,
under the guise of patriotism for the
public good, is playing a game of COM
mercial real estate, prohibition politics
and military glory for its own private
ends.
It is high time to break our supine
silence. We are reasonable people and
are tired Of being bull-dozed and bluffed
when we ask fair question of informa-
ton from this Commission, by the
reply, eve are Sir Oraclr-when We
open our mouths let no dogs bark. Dc
what we tell you right away or we will
make it much worse for you.'
This is the Twentieth Century and
not the Middle Ages. A Commission
ought to be put out of commission that
draws a mystic circle round about
itself and says, IF you dare to ster
across this dead line we will hurl the
curse of our high office upon your de-
fenseless head"
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-01
frum war, work or worry.

frum war, work or worry.
But-'a change came DER the spirit
Nv my Dreams" Weeds grew! The
pertater bug grazed on our pertater
vines, which cost 50 per bushil to sede!
cut worms cut down akers of our most
sweetest sweet corn. She not only be-
came Stacker, but a powerful beligerent,
sayin' ''The hand which il to rock the
cradle il not willin' to blisterin' them
raisin gardin sas.'
She called me and wuz skulkin'
behind her weddin' gown, which 1
purchist grattoously: One wurd brot
on anuther, when she went around an
talked behind my face an in front of
my back. This made me pretty We
hement. AS she, without warnin' fired
soler pllexis torpedon into my brod-
sides which sunk me intu the buzzom
of an abandoned we'll, and bombarded
me with cut glass, dry kill brick, anteek
hen fruit, etc. When I arose 1 found
myself in the midst Nv a international
strife too large for me to put down-so
I scooted.
/ have sins found my real war status.
The secretary NV war haz ruled that aul
newly weds'' must jine the colors,
support the flag and country. That
havin' been under command and fire
theze fu last past months, best fits me
fur war, hardship an bareback. Also,
that havin' jined war brides, they must
support them, too, presumably at sum
cheap boardin' house, which indeed is
HI.
Later have just found out that my
whileme war bride, who promised to tn
cherish and support me, haz sailed away
to France to- support Pershing. This
command shud win, unless she shud
meet K. Wilhelm's u marksmen to
perish in the pillows Nv the boundin' sea.
Now that the deep and dark blue ocean
rolls between us, feel safe. Letter roll.
l will not be drafted. I will not
volunteer. I will sta tn hum, as the
exemptun board can exempt thoose who
have scruples agin shedin' mans blood.
I shall have in my pocket fu scruples,
drains an pints tn 'skape the draft
To stay hum and be appinted a brigan-
dear gineral, lootenant gineral mayer
gineral or capting Nv die Home Guards
DR.. and Mrs. H. G.. Edmiston returned
Monday from trip to Minneapolis.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-01
Arthur Setter of Minneapolis and Row

Arthur Setter of MINNEAPOLIS and Row
Ulrich of Milwaukee are guests for a
few days at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Emil Frenzel. Mr.. Ulrich is a brother
of Miss Lenore Ulrich, who has been
with the Bird of Paradise company for
several years. She is now leading lady
in 3sTiger Rose which early in the fall
will open long engagement in New York
City. The play is making a great hit
and is expected to run for at least two
years in the metropolis.