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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02
LOOKING AHEAD.

In the minds Of the citizens OF de-
mocracy the idea that service Is Que
to the government from every one
must be firmly implanted or the en-
franchised cease to be representative
Of such a government.
The selective draft answers the pur'
pose of this service. from q military
standpoint, during the war we are at
present engaged In, but largely De-
cause Of the fact that we have time 10
prepare while our allies combat the
enemy. We must look to the future
and the possibilities Of a war declared
upon US when we will have no ally.
should this occur selective conscrip-
ton would be Of no avail. Accepting
the fact that the citizen Of democ-
racy owes his service to the govern
ment, 10 1t not logical that we should
organize this service. which shall be
trained and equipped for IN emergen'
q and able 70 act Immediately as q
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02

perfect machine when the necessity
arises? Few citizens but believe that
universal military training Ii absolute
ly necessary to the future safety Of
this country and that this system
should be adopted by the government
at the first oppOrtune moment.
The speeding up Of our plans to win
this war should in no way be inter-
fered with. and future policies must
be held in check that they may not In.
terfere with the winning Of this war.
But when our legislators feel that the
speeding up Of the war Is accomplish.
ed q bill should be passed creating .
system Of universal military training
and service which will amply provide
for our country's defense in the fu-
ture, thereby assuring us against the
disaster Of an attack which would find
us unprepared and completely at the
mercy Of an organized foe.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02
.lET US HAVE PEACE"

A monster is slowly raising its head
throughout this country which, unless
beaten down Immediately. will become
the most dangerous enemy that the
cause Of civilization has yet been
called upon to face. This evil that
threatens Is to be found in the desire
for peace ut whatever cost. 1t Is the
old peace at any price" canker raised
to the Nth power.
1t Is easy to dispose Of this, as yet
furtive but steadily Increasing. desire
for peace by pinning to 1t the label OF
German propaganda. But this will not
suffice.
That the world is war weary Is only
too true. France and England have
had this blood sickness on the part of
their people to contend with for long
time. Its effect on Russia has been
demonstrated.
We, In America. have but COM
menced our share Of suffering and sac
ritice. II this revulsiOn Of feeling Is
allowed to spread before the road Is
half Travelled there can be no doubt as
tn our destination. Open hostility to
England, frank sympathy with Ger
many. conscientious" or other objec-
tons to war, are as nothing In their
effect upon our part In the struggle
and the destiny Of the wOrld-whici
now admittedly rests upon our shoul
ders-compared to this desire for. the
wars ending simply that peace ma!
reign. Peace today. with Germany un
defeated, would be living menace t'
America as nation and to every man
woman and child who wish to continue
to be known as Americans.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02
1urnIno the Deaf Ear.

There are worse Affections than the
impairment Of ones sense Of hearing.
Much depends on ones environment.
In John MOrley's recOllectiOns he re-
calls q dinner at Herbert Spencer's
where the host wore ear shoppers SO
adjusted that he could open or close
them, according to the sort Of CONVEX
satiOn that went on around the table
When Mr.. Roosevelt is afflicted with
boresome talk he can turn his left ear
In the salutary direction and thus es
cape what might otherwise detract
from the JOY of life.-BoSt"n Gi"''e
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02

Donald was having q birthday party.
The children were all enjoying them
selves when the doorbell rang. Jump
ing up. Donald went to the door.
Standing looking at the child. he said :
Say. mamma. Freddie Is here, but he
didn't bring me q present--shOuld !
let him int"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02
The "Partjcular" Man.

Our idea Of being particular Is when
man straightens his necktie out
when he goes to the telephone to talk
with a woman.-POrtland Press.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-02

Two klnde q Talk
Talk is abundant and cheap, but the
right kind Of talk u Fars and sxpen-
dve.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26
FOR HEROIC, PATIENT,
SUFFERING BELGIUM
An Appeal That Should Command
Sympathetic Attention

This is the week for the collection
of old clothing for the Belgium Re
lief and a considerable amount has
already been received by II. l.. SWEET
at the office of the Somerset Traction
Co. However not nearly enough has
been received to meet our quota Of
3,200 pounds and it is essential that
everyone should do their bit in order
that we may not fall short of our al
lotment
The very wonderful results of the
clothing campaign of last March as
sisted in helping to meet the demands,
but when we realize that there are ten
million inhabitants in the occupied
regions, most OF whom must look to
the outside world for protection
against the rigors OF winter, it is seen
that We cannot send too much As
iong as the war lasts, Belgium and
occupied France must depend chiefly
On America for aid To insure the
steady supply of garments which are
so much needed, this appeal is again
made to the generosity of the Ameri-
can Public to give and give largely
A recent Brussels advertisement
says. Il will give up to 125 francs
$3.50 for new or worn bedsheets'
There is an immediate need for every
sort of garments, blankets, sheets and
shoes
The Office of the Somerset Traction
Company will be open each day this
week from s a IN. to p. m. to receive
clothing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26
ANXIOUS TO INCREASE
THE MAINE FLOCKS
Sheep Specialist at The Fair

Among the visitors at Somerset
Central Fair, last week, was c. II.
Crawford, sheep specialist of the
Maine Department of Agriculture.
This Office was added to the Maine
Agricultural Department, April last,
in view of the rapid increase in i'm
portance of the sheep industry. Mr.
Crawford's problem is to increase the
number and size of the focks of
Maine. and in doing this. he aims to
eradicate parasitical and other dis
eases from the flOCks His plan is to
visit, as rapidly as possible, all parts
of the state, comforting with sheep
owners In doing so, he counsels
them in any way that will prove help
full in sheep raising. Those desiring
mis- help should address a postal card
or letter Of inquiry to him care of the
Maine Department of Agriculture. His
services are free to sheep owners,
and those having fiocks can hardly
realize the benefit they will derive
from having him visit their farms.
Oranges and other agricultural organ
izations can help in this work at once.
II they will arrange sheep meetings,
which should be open TO all sheep
owners, Mr. Crawford will gladly
come to such a meeting at any time
Mr.. Crawford has already seen
Arthur Bailey of the Bigelow Hill dis
trict, Skowhegan. at the other fairs,
and while here had the pleasure Of
meeting and talking with other Som
erset County breeders. Next year, a
day and hour will be named in the
Fair program and Mr.. Crawford will
address an audience of shesp breed
ers in the agricultural building OF the
Somerset Agricultural Fair.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26

chased the White homestead, corner
OF Madison avenue and Maple street.
and has since done considerable work
there with reference to opening it
under the name OF The Kennebec
Hospital The uncertain conditions
arising from the present war caused
him to delay this work somewhat. and
it is likely that the present arrange
ment at the Somerset Hospital Inlay
make it unnecessary fer him to make
use of the building above referred 10
other than as a residence
The present corps ef nurses = a
follows. Miss Katherine Driseoll
Chead nurseo. Mrs La cavanaush.
Miss Thurza Drake. Miss Mildred
Frederick and Miss Rice.
Mis- Driscol is a graduate from
Carney Hospital. Boston. and has been
nursing at the Somerset Hospital tor
about TWO months Mrs Cayanaugh
is a graduate from the Somerset Hos
pital and is at present caring for
Lucila Reed of East Madison MIS-
Drake has been training at the hos
pital for about one year Her home
is in Athens Miss Frederick is also
training. having trained at the hos
pital seven months She came here
from Starks Miss Rice has been
training for the past three weeks.
coming here from Pennington.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26
YOURS FOR THE FOURTH LIBERTY LOAN"
SUBSCRIPTION OPENS SATURDAY
Every Man Must Double Up to Enable Skowhe-
gan to Do Her Duty in the Present Allotment

and nntH .YftrIgss = recass.r. nur-
nosing only - r5s.. vim he ADVENT
Of SUNDAY uDless skorbegsn earlier
a,es oyer the ton
W. American. have fallen mo ma
hab.. ~ doing everything effectively
bv e5.raei,,ea. fat so. reader 3ra
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arc not named ga = c9,oa.#....s in -he
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ted Fvar1.t.a AttDoaa 4
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26

ana William Matthew fancy portiere
made OF rolled wall paper and beads
The center OF attraction was the
booth OF the Central Maine Power
Company decorated in yellow and
white and beautifully adorned by
lighted electric lamps and variety of
electric apparatus. including sweep
ers, washing and sewing machines
and ranges.
On opening day, Nuttings Orches-
ira furnished music at tle hall, but
the succeeding days Smith Music Com
pany entertained at their booth with
piano and victrola selections The
Methodist ladies' met a long felt want
by serving dainty lunches of home
cooked foods, while ice creams were
provided by Ned H Lambert and by
Sampson q Ayore The Somerset Red
Cross Chapter fitted out a booth. do
mated by F w Bucknam, very at
tractively with afghans, quilts, bed
socks and other work of the members
and displayed placard showing work
accomplished by the Chapter. The
years output totals Il 1000 pieces and
the money raised amounts to $42,-
956 46. Mrs. Simon Gates was among
the exhibitors Of potted plants and
Mrs. Frank H. Parsons of Norridge-
wock had a striking exhibit of II
varieties Of gladiolas which received
a special award.
The annual Baby Show took place
upstairs in Exhibition Hall. Thursday
afternoon, with seven of the incest
babies ever seen in a competition. all
under a year old The S. prize for
the heaviest baby was won by Ronald
DeCato, six and a half months old,
son of Mr. and Mrs Fred DeCato, who
weighed "a pounds. The prize for
the best behaved baby was divided be-
tween Walton Grundy. 10 months old
son of Rev. and Mrs. Leslie Grnndy,
and Gerald E. Thompson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Thompson. The
prize for prettiest baby was also diyid-
ed between Harville Hunter Thorn
son, son of Sergt and Mrs. w. Hunter
Thomson, and Robert Page Jones. son
of Mr. and Mrs George Jones' The
other babies entered were Elizabeth
Helene, four months old daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs James Stanwood and
Lucille Lessor. seven months old
daughter of Andrew Lessor, brought
by her aunt Mrs Pauline Gilblair.
The judges were Mrs. Viola Smith,
Mrs. Carrie Mcpherson and Mrs.
Charles Tuttle
The Midway was smaller than usual
but that did not make much difference
to the public as the rain of Friday
and Saturday made the ground too
wet for sight seeing. The freak COW,
the Hoop-la, the trench show and
Grecnlaw Bros. show made their bid
for patronage, but the hOt-dOg counter
and the fruit men had things their
own way. The Merry Co Round was
there but failed to go when wanted
and went when the crowd was gone
CONTINUED on Page Ninel
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26
THE WEATHER MAN WAS NOT GOOD To us
SOMERSET FAIR VERY HARD HIT
Some Good Racing and Fine Baseball on First
Day Shows What Could Have Been Done

The three days annual fair OF the
Somerset Central Agricultural Society
opened auspiciously Thursday morn
ing. Cattle came from all around
filing the cattle sheds to overflow
ing long before noon and still con-
tinued to come. though sheep and
poultry were not so numerous as in
past years. The swine department
had added interest from the fact that
the Skowhegan pig club furnished fine
looking stock of the boys own rails
ing.
Agricultural interests indeed had a
predominating interest in the fair this
year, as they should have. The Boys
and Girls Agricultural Club had a
good exhibit of vegetables in the Ex-
hibition Hall and the Skowhegan
Canning Club had on exhibition for
special prizes over 70 cans of fruit
vegetables and pickles.
John |. Walker of Madison had mis-
usual large exhibit OF vegetables and
the State Reformatory for Women was
also represented, besides other indiv-
idual exhibits. S H Beal, the well
known Hilton Hill orchardist, had a
fine exhibit of bushel boxes of stand
ard apples which won $23 in prem
iumS.
The Somerset Farm Bureau was
presided over by County Agricultural
Agent R. NJ. Stiles, who showed a
model of a self feeder for hogs and a
number OF exhibits under glass illus
trating different diseases of potatoes,
beans, oats and apples, etc.
The adjoining booth showed conser-
vation bread, cookies and cakes made
by Skowhegan women under the di-
rection of women's clubs, with re-
cipes attached. Miss Ruby l. Barker
Of the Home Economics Department
of the University Of Maine was in
charge here and demonstrated after
uOOnS tue tOiu pdCh iHtlHOu vi Cdu-
ming. putting up peaches Friday She
had a model of a home drying appara-
tus and gave out various leaflets relat-
ing to sugar saving, use of milk and
wheat flour substitutes
One of the effects of the war was
shown by the smaller exhibit of all
kinds of fancy work, though there
was a good exhibit of erocheting and
embroidery in white and colors, and
variety of silk and cotton patch
work quilts and fancy bedspreads and
sofa pillows. A special price of S.
was awarded on an exhibit of sewing
and crocheting by inmates of the Wo-
mems Reformatory. Mrs. II. II
Brazzell Of Fairfield had an interest
ing exhibit of hand-painted china, and
Mrs. Clyde Blackwell an exhibit OF
old fashioned china, and curios, in
Guiding a small necked bottle contain
ing a framed picture OF old Hotel Hes
elton. a card table, match holder
with matches, pack of cards. dice and
a carpet in the bottom Master
William French Hunnewell showed
miniature spinning wheel and reel;
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26

This il Liberty Loan Week, all
other thing .or the present are Of
transient and trivial interest skow-
hogan mas decided that her quota Of
s2s5.o0o must be subscribed before
midnight Saturday next For our
encouragement. the record Of Skowhe-
gan in the three previous liberty loans
can be recalled In no instance have
we failed 10 literally exceed the quota
OF bonds allotted TO Us In the earlier
loans. Skowhegan was in a district
with some Of the other towns in the
county This led to an indefinite
feeling as 10 the share Of each town
in the matter In the present III
stance. Skowhegan is solely responsI-
bic for the amount allotted to her 1t
should be noted here. that the final
figures of the allotment have not been
given out by the treasury department.
As the present loan, however. IS six
billion. twice the amount Of the third
loan. it is safe to estimate. that Skow-
hegan's quota will be approximately
$4,000
Each individual should realize TO
the utmost his or her personal re
sponsibility in this matter The town
was pretty thoroughly canvassed on
the last loan 1t will be carefully
canvassed during the last three days
of the present week But not one of
us should wait to be asked 10 buy a
/ liberty bond Our subscription counts
twice, if made early and unsolicited
Don't let the sun go down on another
day, without attending to this most
important patriotic duty The argu
ments have already been made in the
i proceeding campaigns. To quote
President Wilson, remember that
The money held back now Will be of
little use or value if the war is not
won" Any bank will receive your
subscription Don't Wait until Sat
i urday, but for those who are thus be-
lated. it is announced that all three
/ banking houses will remain open all
/ day Saturday next. morning. afternoon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26
SkoW hegan Grange

Wednesday evening. September i
was observed as childrens night by
the Grange After the regular husi-
ness meeting the children were inyit-
d in and the following program was
carried out. Song. America" by
chorus: A Little Gypsy Girl, Helen
Hawes: recitation, Elizabeth Jewett;
reading "a sermon, David and Vii
liam Hawes: recitation Philip Jewett:
piano solo Gordon Grundy, reading
Drowned Dads of Maine Beat
rice Pomelow: reading Grandpa
Sings A Song, George Hawes; Flag
drill by eight girls; after this so
cial hour was enjoyed by all and re-
freshments OF ice cream cones We're
served in the dining room
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26

The Independent Reporter. / cents
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26

f. Young, who succeeds Dr. c. f.
Richardson, lessee and manager for
something like two years past This
transaction took place Saturday, and
DR.. Young took immediate charge. DR.
Richardson went at once to Portland,
to be examined with reference to be-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26
SOMERSET HOSPITAL UN-
DER NEW MANAGEMENT
Former Proprietor VIII Enlist in
Army Medical Corps

The most important business change
Of the past week has been the leasee
of Somerset Hospital by DR. George
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-26

Smith Pond is in Skowhegan.
Round Pond is in Skowhegan
Oak Pond Is in Skowhegan.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02
CHANGE SCHEDULE OF
INTERUR3ANS SATURDAY

Beginning Aug. @ the Northern
Indiana and Southern Michigan
Railway co. will observe the fol-
lowing changes iu ms time schedule:
The early morning train TO Mich
ican city viii leave South Bend at
$3.50 o'clock. and not at J:45 o'clock.
as under the old schedule. An APP
proNimate change of ID minutes Will
therefore result I'm all stations and
sidings.
q new north-bound train. 90 leave
South Bend at s o'clock I'm the
morning. will arrive i'm ST. Joseph
at 9-20 o'clock This perfects an al
most complete hourly service from
South Bend 20 St Joseph the only
exceptions being the lack of am s
and 10 o'clock train at night
a new south bound train viii
leave the 81. Joseph station ~ 1890
O'Clock p. m. and will be due in
South Bend AT $3.50 o. IN. Car Off
eials predict popularity for this car.
especially among eXcursionists re-
turning from Lake Michigan
The train formerly leaving St Jo-
seph for south Bend at $50 o'clock
i'm the morning has been changed.
and viii hereafter leave at 6:10 a.
m. arr'-ing I'm South Bend al 1:4O
o'clock. instead of az 7.55 O'Clock.
There viii be no change i'm the
east. bound trains from South Bend
60 Goshen.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02

LOCAL NEGROES ARE
SENT TO Fl. DODGE. IA.

Three Negroes from Division 30.
left for Fort Dodge Ia Friday
Cor service n the United states
ARMY one viii leave Saturday from
Division No. for the Iowa bar
racks These men are part of the
Negro contingent called 10 the coli
ur- ay the government which IS
beng trained az the western fort
The men who left Friday are Joseph
Dudy Earnest A. Mifliu and and
Lee Taylor Board 40 ] viii send
GUY Matthews saturday afternoon.
Boards one and two Will send
our white men to Syracuse Mon
day Ton limited service They are.
Thomas H. rausler. -061 s. Main
ST.. and James s.. stephenson 1919
=. Main ST. rcm Board no and
Peter W Koterlz -0a Adams ST..
and John ] Crazs 1923 Fassuacht
al.. from Board 40.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02
Gossip of the Markets

NEW YORK. Aus Financial
News Says international Paper
American Wooden. American Steel
Foundry. American Hide and Amer
lean Cotton OH are rejecting pool
operations ON declines they run in
to accumulauve orders. according 60
floor brokers who have been watch
ing transactions. Reason exists m
each case for saying that these as
sues are attractive specialues and
should be watched fol pool aggres-
sion
There rs a good quiet demand tor
the locomotive issues during mod
crate recessious. Baldwin. especially
meets with am absorption of spec
uIatiNe grade when the general list
is reactionary Specialists have re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02
UNION MILLS

Lowell Hay Of Bremen visited
over Sunday with his parents
A number Of girls We're enter
tanned Saturday afternoon AT d
birthday party by Mildred O'Hara.
The time was spent I'm games and
music and delicious refreshments
were served
cliff Ravencroft Of Detroit is Fis-
ting his brother Frank
Mr.. and Mrs Ora Helmics and
Mr.. and Mrs Alya Stephenson pick
nicked al Hudson lake sunday
Hart Sauderson Of sheldon H.
listed few days I'll the home o.
mis- brother Charles Sanderson
Miss Olive White and friend OF
Chicago spent the week end with
the formers parents
Mrs. Harry Cummings has re-
turned home from Lafayette. where
she spent a week with Mrs Otto
Richman.
Mr.. and Ne. Guy snyder and Mr.
and Mrs Jack Carothers notored
TO Three Oaks SUNDAY
Miss Ella Learn OF south Bend
Is visiting friends al this place
Mrs sniderman OF Laporte.
hose death occurred 40 the MAYO
Brothers sanitarluu was buried
here Wednesdav afternoon
r. - swift OF Detroit is SIunz
al the sW.tzer home
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-08-02
BOY CHARGES
DISCRETION
Harry Hager of South Bend
Appeals to Police OF
Lone Rock, Wis.

ClaimiH1 that his father and
mother are dead and that me was
deserted oy Inns stepfather l2-
year-oId boy. who says that his
name is Harry Hager, ana that his
home is Inn south Bend. has asked
the marshal of Lone Rock. Wis 10
aid him ion finding his ~tepfather.
The boy wandered into Lone Rock
several days ago. according 90 a
letter just received by Chief of Police
Kline from ID. r.. Moore, president of
the Lone Rock board of trustees.
Tie SAYS that hc and his stepfather
we're riding ON train, and that the
stepfathcr. whose mamie the boy says
il Walter Higgins left the boy after
q four DAYS trip. at Cross Plains.
Wis without the boy discovering
hi= step parents absence from the
train until after two stations had
been passed.
The boy says that has mother
name was Marie Haaer aud his
fathers name was Ralph HaEer. that
his father died about two years ago
and his mother remarked. Then
tine mother died and the stepfather
sold AN the household goods ami
took the boy ON "a journey, which
ended for the boy by landing him
mt Lone Rock iu charge of the town
marshal Of that place
According To the ietter from Pres't
Moore the boy attended school i'm
South Bend. and that his last teach
er was Miss RItenbeck. The mar
shall at Lone Rock is anxious 10 OBJ
tain all information regarding the
boy I'm am EFFORT 10 locate his step
father cor other relatives, and Chief
Kline requests that any Information
in regard ro the hoy that anyone in
south Bend may have Doe given him
ian order that he may forward IL 10
the marsha az Lone Rock