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The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14
THURSDAY, MARCH Ii, 1918
Food Production Committee

Harry l.. Goodrich, recently ap-
pointed Chairman of Food Production
for Somerset County, attended meet
ing OF the several committeeman of
all other counties OF the state, held
at the Y. NJ c. A. Building, Water
Vile, yesterday. The meeting was
full OF enthusiasm, and 1t seemed to
be the opinion of all present that the
chairman in each county should ap-
point the chairman of a town COM
mittee in each of the several towns,
this chairman to appoint his own as
sistants on the committee, one repre-
senting each school district In his
town. These assistants are to look
into existing condition in relation to
the different varieties of seed on hand,
and also the requirements for the sea-
sons planting, and report to their
chairman, who in turn will report to
the chairman of his county commit
tee. BY doing this, 1t will be possi-
BILE, In a great many instances to
supply the different seed required
from some other section OF the coun-
ty. 1t will be necessary for this
committee to get to work Immediately,
as the time is near at hand when
farmers outline their work for the
coming season.
Following are the names OF the
ehairmen of the town committees
throughout Somerset County:-An-
son, Willis Emery; Athens, Amos
Chapman; Bingham, DR.. r. C. Brown;
Canaan, Alpheus Mason; Concord,
Roland Boyington; Cornville, s. Fl.
Beal Cambridge, John LaBree; De
troit, Wilbur Harding; Emhden,
Grant Witham; Fairfield, w. A. Hill;
Harmony, Walter Bemis; Hartland
J. A. Goodrich; Madison, B. Frank
Burns; Mercer, A. B. Dunton; Mos
cow, A. J. Golf; New Portland, War
rem B. Clark; Norridgewock, Henry
Whiting; Palmyra, A. p Howes;
Pittsfeld C. F. Seekins; Ripley, e. r.
Telker; Skowhegan, Chas H. Chute;
Smithfeid, Verde Cunliff; Solon,
Mark Pollard; St. Adams, F. N. Vim
ing; Starks, W. w. Creation.
Chairman Goodrich wishes to in
form the committee, thru the columns
OF this paper, that he is called out OF
town on official business for at least
ten days In the meantime, he hopes
that the committee, upon reading this
notice, will get to work Immediately,
appointing the several assistants, and
will be able to learn the requirements
of the several towns In regard to
seeds and fertilizers OF the several
towns, and report to him at once 1t
Skowhegan. that their needs may be
attended to as promptly as possible.
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14

sNOWsHOES-GOOD STOCK 70
select from or made to order 81 and
$8. Sent C d IL desired. Bees
making them for rs years. Willie u.
Dore, 80 Parlin ST. Skowhsgan. swg+
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14
LoST-NosE GLASSES BETWEEN

LOST-NoSE GLASSES BETWEEN
Grange Hall and Mt Pleas nj Av
reward. Edith Jones, 81
Mt. Pleasant Ave 2w11'
WOMAN FOR GENERAL HOUSE,
WORK. good wages. Inquire of
Fred Drury Solon, T. f. u. !. Far
mefs Tel 4w11'
RORY BOSTON PLACE AT NORTH
Anson for sale. twenty acres in vii
lage large modern house for one or
two families. large stable. Price low
and terms easy Apply to Royal Bos-
ton. Portland Shown by w. S. Jones,
North Anson lW11'
SECOND HAND TYPEWRITER
wan,ed, Underwood, l.. c. Smith or
model in first class condition, write,
stating price. n c. Burbank, Wilton.
1w11'
HOUSE FOR SALE, ELL. STABLE,
new hen house, about one-half acre
land. Chas. S. Pullen, Union Street.
North Anson. 4w11
JUST ISSUED-NEW SONG FOLIO
Songs the Soldiers and Sailors Sing"
Contains l22 songs including complete
choruses (words and music) of SO of
the most popular and most sung newer
songs such as: "over There" Where
Do We Go From Here, GOOD Bye
broadway Hello France" ITS A Long
Way to Berlin" etc. Send 15c for tyour
copy today to Fred w. Preble, Distrib-
utor. Bingham. 3w10
FINE FARM FOR RENT IN HIGH
state of cultivation, including farming
implements and stock. If desired. to a
responsible party. Also small farm
for sale. Charles II. Davis. The XII
care Farm, SkoWheg n 2wl0I
THREE-YEAR OLD JERSEY HEIF-
Err for sale. with her second calf. now
three weeks old, nice. big siX-year
Old Holstein COW. bred to registered
bull. due 70 trpshen in June; i very
promising booking ten months old colt,
of fine breeding. also a set OF two
horse wagon s4vds. Would trade the
colt for a nice eew. or the sleds for
swine. = W. Merry. Lakewood Road,
X. r. 3, Skowheean. 2w10'
5M II. T.. ELMoRE GAsoLENE EN-
CINE for sale, "a ndy, in excellent
condition. 500 buys ii. Percy Withee
r, +. d. l, Skowhegan. Telephone
Norridgeweck and Aew Sharon 3w10'
WE HAVE A cory OF THE MAINE
Register, l916-l7 edition. which we
will send, postpaid, for 70 cents. This
book contains the best map of Maine
ever issued and is IA complete official
and business directory Of the state. In
dependent-Reporter Co. tito
FOUR MALE SHEPHERD COLLIE
BupS Tor sale. }3O0 each Leroy Nc
Kinney, Larone. Farmers Phone
(Norridgewock) 1-12. 4wlOs
A MEDIUM WEIGHT oNE-HoRsE
wagon. In good repair Walter II.
Maynard. 2w1O|
FAT HOGS WANTED, THAT WILL
dress 225 lbs, or better; also beef and
veal, Archie NJ. Danforth. North Anson
Me. Farmers telephone. 9-l3 North
Anson. 4w10s
A BEAUTIFUL VICTOR vICTRoLA
Talking Machine for sale; solid ma
hogany cabinet, very nicely carved
metal parts IL X. triple gold plated
Machine cost SIPS. Price SOS. Also
20 high class Records for sale, at one
half price. Archie NJ. Burrill. Box "a.
Canaan. Me. 3wl0s
GOOD LOOSE HAY FOR SALE
also choice table or seed Green Noun
tain potatoes. Bring sacks. Cash on
sale A. W. Parsons. 251 Madison
Ave, Corner Prospect St. skowhegan.
4w10s
A WOMAN To DO HOUsEwORK
wanted In country. on a farm, in fam
lily of adults; a good place. Address
Box 3T. Fairfield Center. Ne. 4w10s
BEEF FOR sALE-sIx FOUR
year-old Herefords. F. r. Lewis,
North Dexter. Ne. r r. !. 4w10s
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14

denee. 1t resembled college mass
rush rather than a game of skill. The
contest tonight was Of quite differ
ent type. and much good work in
passing was in evidence. At least
one good player has been developed,
a Miss Drann, who IS a marvel OF
speed in dribbling and passing. In
the confusion of the game, which Is
new to her, she managed to add one
score to her opponents total by shoot
ing the ball thru the wrong circle.
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14
RHEUMATISM
CAN BE CURED
WHY DO YOU SUFFERi

I have found a medicine that Will cure
the worse cases of rheumatism after
all other remedies and the best doc-
tors fail to help you, This r1edlclne
cannot be bought in drug stores. onlY
of agents Send 3 cent stamp to pay
hostage for free sample packaEe IA.
E. Tibbetts, agent. Box 413. Fairfield
Me. @"ll
nARBER SHOP FURNITURE FOR
sale. one or two chairs with or with
out mirrors, also fittings ana sppphes.
4wl1'
CUSTOM KNITTING-I HAVE THE
latest machine for the purpose. knlts
every part of the stocking very
sneedv Prices reasonable. Mar
traret Scott, Turner Avenue. Skowhe-
gan Telephone 146-1S. 4"lI'
ONE OF OUR PREssMEN. MIR Mac
corlnaek wishes a rent for family OF
three. himself and wife and one one
daughter. 13 years old. we can
recommend him as 4 desirable ten nj.
inquire at this office. Indepen lent
Reporter Co. ''ii
VERY Low PRICES ON THE Fol-
LOWING household furniture Org n
and stool two bedroom sets COM
plete with mattresses and springs,
Washing machine; sewing IN chine,
and bassinet. Mrs. +, Il. Richardson,
. East Leavitt St. Skowheg4n. ull
FULL BLOOD WELL TRAINED
brown and white Fox Hound for sale,
2la years old, price s25. Call or ad-
dress, Geo ogden. Canaan. l"ii
BuY A FARM NEAR THE BEST
market in the state, your success de-
pends on the market. L'rge ana
small farms with or without stock and
tools for sale Write me what you
Swll'
HOME FOR LITTLE BOY OF
eight years wanted on North side
hope to find a place where he Will be
well as a boarder. Mrs. c. r. Oliver,
Independent Reporter Office. TIL
WANTED AT ONCE-WE HAVE
customers who will buy several low
priced farms as soon as spring opens.
Bring or send in your descriptions 8
soon as possible. No charge unless
sale is made thru our efforts. c. w.
Smell. 194 Main Street Madison. 4w1ls
AN OLD ESTABLISHED MAUFAC-
TURING concern wishes to open
have manager for the enterprise. 1t
Is a business of proved worth and
now in operation all over the United
States. Requires room at least 10x
AS feet. II there Is such a room In
your town in good location. write
me. II you measure up to our re-
Quirements and can finance yourself
to the extent of $3.50 to $500 personal
interview will be arranged. Mr.. ]. J.
Cassidy, Care of Hallowell House. Hal
lowell. 2w1l'
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14

HUsTLING AGENTS WANTED IN
Somerset County to sell Globe Silos,
ensilage cutters and blowers. Globe
Silos have continuous door opening
also the most practical extension roof
in the market. which adds five feet to
the capacity Write for catdlog ana
terms to agents. J. +. Conant, Nor
risville. Vt. New England Representa-
tive 4w11'
IUAyE PURCHASED A PORTABLE
Mil and will be ready soon to manu-
facture shingles at my place near ca
naan village. Will pay cash for
cadar Fred Ro1fe 2w1l
For SALE SLIGHTLY USED CHECK
writer's of all kinds at about half
price. See big ad on this pa ge H. .
Smith, 81 East Broadway. So. Portland
Ne lwll
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14
Kenfs Hill Girls Preparing for BaS'
ketball With SkOwhegan

Kents Hill. Maine March (Spec-
iaD-The young ladies at Kent's Hill
Seminary had their second intramural
basketball contest tonight in prepara-
ton for a game with Skowhegan high
school. The first game held some
weeks ago was a crude exhibition with
every imaginable foul being attempted
and all sorts of poor playing in evil
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14
Said to Have Been Wounded

Joseph Bolduc wrote his father,
Louis Bolduc, under date of Feb. 10th
in manner indicating that he and
his comrades were in or near the
trenches. A letter since received
from Corp. Goulette, under date of
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14
Settlement Imperative

Our business, carried on the past
to- "enrs - the Solth Side Grocery,
will be turned over to our successors,
April 1st. We wish to pay all our
bills at or before that time and ac-
counts should be presented for that
purpose. All accounts due us should
be settled on or before that date and
such as remain unpaid on April 1st
" i'll he left with an attorney for col
lection.
II. s. HUBBARD & co.
The independent-reporter., 1918-03-14

Feb 10th, spoke of everyone In his
vicinity being all right except Joseph
Bolduc, who was slightly wounded.
His father has received no direct ad-
vice, and young Bolduc's name has
not appeared In the casualty lists.
This young man saw service in
Texas, and went abroad with Com
pany e.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25
OKLAHOMA MEN KNOW
HOW TO GET ACROSS
In spite 81 Eastern Relief That Sthtc
Is Wilderness, Natives show
What They Are Made or
PERFORMANCE IN CAMP
show Rest ~ soldiers Something
About Matters They Had Never
Hoalircd; Are Athletes.
~ IL AND l. NJ m-nnAnnl

"a. x AND l. W HTBnARpD
It's as pluful az II is funny. but
80 IN whatsoever direction you may
-r east south or north from okla
homa and youll find thom. whole
regiments OF bcnlghtcd FOLK who
think ~ OkAhomans al. us. sleep.
iuE with their boots on. or al least
wearing feathers Ia their hair
A few have forgotten moro have
never known ~ the great rduca.
uuual Institutions, organized tu that
point ut efficiency that ia mcthodi
cN'y stamping ont illlteracy boo tho
most rugged or Isolated parts ~ the
state. They are almost equally as
lEuulhut OF our vast agricultural TV-
sources A lmitA circle knows or.
Dr. even Interested in. tho rich lead
and zinc mines OF the northeast on.
yes. several have heard OF the oil
fields ~ Oklahoma aui the orgies Of
the hopelessIy rich.
But TO the average citizen of the
rest ~ the United states tho name
'Dklnhoma" merely CONVEYS an idea
% cowboys In chaps and spurs. IN
dams IN "A semi civilized stage. As
u state truly democratic We ha,,
them, along with our other available
products, HrrycdH.in various way.
We have cowboys and Indians grad
uates OF our schools educated men.
who with trained brain and nau,,
Drawn are. on our ranches and plains
making a new era Of history Ana
we have cowboys. as cowboys are
supposed 20 be. schoolcd IN tho opsn,
unfaillng with the lariat. immoyab bic
on a mustang We have India n,
spurning tho ways and nffectauous
of tho white man, living Himpls,
carofree llfe by h'll or plain
Athletic Champions.
II Is a significant fact. since the
world generally prefers 10 think Of
us In terms Of cowboys and Indians.
that az Camp Greenlea. TIA. hi the
last week Of July II resolved upon
those very cowboys and Indians to
maintain the honors oklahoma won
as champion I'm athletics. eompetlng
with one hundred thousand msn,
from every state In the union.
They had wanted 10 enlist. many
OF them, when men from the pro-
fsssional and scholastic worlds wero
going. but the ever recurring cry OF
stay on the ranch. stay on the farm
tin we call you" had kept them IN
the saddle and behind tho plow until
a day In July that witnessed more
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25
YOUNG MEN SHOULD
PURSUE STUDIES

OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug 40
How can render tho most valuable
service to my country during the
period OF the war;" Is the question
which young men over Is are asking
themselves these days.
Tho war department has lust Of
fered a solution the plans for which
however. have not yet been entirely
worked out. The war department
says ENTER college N yau are fitted
to do so or return 10 college II al
ready enrolled ana enlist In the stu
dent army training corps By en-
listing I'm this. corps, according 10
plans proposed. you VIII become %
member of United states army an
viii be given instruction, equipment
etc.
President Stratton u. Brooks. has
received adviccs that the Oklahomn
university having satisfied the pre-
scribed conditions unit Of the stu
dents army training corps VIII be
established dhereiu by direction OF
the secretary OF war.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25

The engine, transmission. etc. ar,
furnished to set the car In motion
and keep It golng, ana while these
units are therefore important. they
are not nearly 90 important as tho
units by which the car Is stopped. ur
the brakes Not only your own lifa.
but also that Of those riding with
you. and that Of pedestrians, ls de-.
pendent upon them
Al the tirst sign OF weakness ln
the brake action uf your car. you
should have them tested and exam
ined. when you start out you shou a
after travelling few hundred feet
from your house or garage. apply
them TO see how they hold both
brakes must be good. A. the law callp
For two adequate brakes in good
working order" Never offer failure
OF your brakes as an excuse az this
Is none.
Let US see how the brakes are de-
signed Saud operate. and then tho
care ana setting " thcuN
In The majority Of American
made pleasure cars, both OF the re-
.uuI.' Boo. k., are placed 30 as 10
act directly on the rear wheels In
the majority ot foreign cars and a
number OF American cars one
brake Is placed on the rear wheels
while the other H. placed so as ~
act on the propeller shaft
Brakes are Of two kinds. as re-
CARDS mode Of application, namely.
foot or service, and hand or emcrg
ency There are also two types as
regards design. namely internal eX-
panding. and external contracting.
Figure ! shows an Internal eN-
pauding brake, which Is cam opor-
atcd Today nine out OF ten inter
nal brakes are designed on the prin-
clple OF this one, Here A is the
brake drum which is bolted direct
Ily to the wheels ls tho brake shoe
/ sometimes called "bandD; c Is the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25
BRITISH SOLDIERS FIGHT
WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM

PARIS. Aug. "a Oeutor.) The
newspapor correspondents at the
front lay stress on the magnificent
enthusiasm with which tho British
are attacking and overcoming the
enemy They point out that the
British opposed stout resistance
when the Germans counter-att1ckod,
and when thoy saw that Tho enemy
WAS staggering under the shower u
blows increased tho punishment
without giving him time To look
around
The British are striking aB never
before, tho correspondents say, and
arc wrestling from the enemy. piece
by piece iAc villages and fields
takon hy him since March "a. Zach
of thr lritiHh partial attacks has
finished with victory for them The
Germans viii soc many more such
victories, tho correspondent declare,
when tho British have thrown them
selves into a real offensive with con-
Si1utly accumulated reserves
Wide fringe and yet wider fringe.
II used on the edges OF apron t.sg.gg
on the bottom ~ skirta ana I'm
sleeves, either al tho bottom edge
or clHe nv trimming hands n cant.
seemingly. he FOO wide
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25

than ono snake dance ot loy Thcy
M'to. Called Goo Eu gNl The huUhr.
four th0usaud strong
Ihhi oklahoma might not proceed
into camp uuhurnldrd af the little
town Of huntsville Ala, tho soldiers
we're 10y way OF making lifting bit
uf reputation breakfast for troop
train is a confederation loo "a smAl
town. THAT disposed ot 10 number Of
auiuWunIicn appeal tO tho boys as
looking rather lonesome Tho lonely
look was downright invitation 60
men who had driven everything from
unc.Cy Under nrourhucs tu auucrs
Tho ears pranccd gayy through
AN thcir phuop. Ihiprda exhibiting
tho most risky fluctuations They
might iu umn have become really
trained, had not more move, oyrut
occurred. There was o. uvgIu stand
ing by pool near the depot There
was "A rope not far from a cowboy
In the same vicinity The moose
settled over tho Africans shoulders
and ho uh,iEinRly dl'cd into. the
water Coming up whoirr tho negro
emitted loud suffow
Of bet dis am dc bronchlncst Mig
gah so ON cyuh ropcd'' Where
werc more duIkies. cowboys. ropes
and plenty uf water. Safe " L. 20
say twas the darkest dampest Wild
west show ever staged in the south
land. Newspapers ~ tho different
cities iu comment, each paid glowing
tribute to the state tho boys, their
spirit ln their flttrry ono tolt
there was. ut times. almost a shade
OF nervousness.
officers at camp, taking tho now
men iu charge, we're frankly de-
lighted with tho powerful physique
OF the now recruits, me pep In their
every move. while tho privutes as
gisting tho officers showed the siA-
footers decided Difference.
Iamc rrcccdcs Them.
Thair fame had preceded thcm
Ere tho first night had passed IN
Groculcaf. noon from every state who
had read OF the western stunts an
route to Georgia we're assured that
maybe a part uf IL was true, Tor
they were ,the "darudcst set OF lean
giants ever seen In one bunch"
Everywhere. uncouroaled curiosity
was evidenced as 20 what tho okla
homanH could really DO. II was then
"A certain cavalry commander had
bright idea Perhaps he was curious,
too. or he may only nave wanted to
satisfy the boys. Ito had an out
law horse. rcputed 10 have killed tw6-
mcn--and had as yot never been rid
den The outlaw WAS accordingly
brought 10 tho detention camp. with
due ceremony Company 20 hap
poned to bee first on the command.
er's Hat lie called Tor any man IN
tho company who thought ho" could
ride the horse To volunteer A six
foot four specimen from pawnee
county quietly appeared. No one
had heard him say he could ride.
No one had heard him say much on
any subject lie wasn't that kind
The crowd waited In eager suspense
while the officer ordered three kinds
Of saddles brought. The big boy sl-
lently oxamined each, then turned
To tho cavalry commander with
gentle drawl. "tt that's the best you
can do. keep tho darn things, III
ride bareback" And he did.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25
RESISTER AND MURDERER
PAYS PENALTY OF DEATH

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. a.
Ben Caughron, convicted slayer OF
Deputy Sheriff Charles kirkland OF
Polk county. was electrocuted IN the
Arkansas penitentlary at sunrise this
morning, CauRhren was one OF a
gansoo OF draft REGISTERS whom the Of
ficers were. attempting to arrest
Caughron's two brothers are serving
life and a ib-year terms respectively
in the penltentiary for resisting the
draft. Three other members OF the
gang are also observing long terms
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-08-25
X. OF C. DOES FINE
WORK AT BATTLE LINE
pplluw- rag as TAr as Regulations
VIII Permit, Serving soldiers
nt All Times.
WILL FOLLOW TO BERLIN
Refreshments Furnished 10 Fighting
Mcn Free. of Cost; System Is
Wonderfully Organized.

Each day the American flag Is
uufurlod nearer Berlln--and each
day knights OF Columbus chaplains,
.a,rcmr,es and huts are nearer the
German metropolis
Where the American flag goes. so
also goes the knights Of Columbus
war activities This policy has been
stcrdfasuy adhered 10, and Will be
followed until the war ends.
At Chateau Thierry a Knights OF
Columbus hut has been I'm operation
for several weeks. and from that
point "a caravan Of big motor trucks,
carrying portable buildings supplies
for soldiers. etc. has steadily pushed
forward Immediately In the wake OF
American troops bound for Berlin.
Is OF g.. chAplainb and secretaries
are always found as neQr the actual
ughUng lines as war rsuef workers
d. ~ permitted 20 approach. our sol
dlcJs no sooner settle down FOR a
days. or perhaps hours than a
I o' g.. portable hut makes It's ap-
Irarauce, and is Of g. workers are
e.. The service Of Uncle SANS fight
ing men.
And with the *. OF G. slogan
Follow tho Ibg' goes tho slogan
Everybody Welcome, Everything
rrr.' Many recent letters from
men who took part In Fuch's great
offensive testify 90 the mems appre-
citation OF IS. uf g. work near the
trenches. and in an OF them is ref
crcncr 10 being served with cigars.
cigarettes chocolate and light re-
iroshm"uts free ot charge. In every
instance these letters are written on
IS. OF e. lctterheads. evidence that
k OF G.. huts and supplies are 49,
ways available.
Working Day and Night.
William J MullEan. chairman Of
the Is ~ g.. committee OF war actiy-
tiles. william =. l.arkin, who directs
The orders foreign relief work, and
Supreme Secretary William i. No
Glnlry are working day and night
' to assure this constant contact be-
tween tho" American soldier and
knights Of Columbus war relief hc-
ulues In "a steady uninterrupted
stream these men keep chaplains.
secretaries and supplies going for
ward ~ rapidly as shipping can bo
obtained, and soldiers today at Cha 70
teau-Thierry are being served with
cigarettes, etc. that only few
weeks ago were on the piers OF North
river.
From every debnrkation point
overseas, fanlike there reaches out "a
continuous chain ot X. OF G.. huts.
extending TO training camps and the
actual fighting zone. Wherever the
American flag Is seen, thereaalso may
be seen X. ofpC. buildings. chap
lains and secretaries. Many Of these
buildings already are In nun opera
ton, hundreds OF secretaries are
busy serving the soldiets, and before